Twisted Turkish bread rings brushed with grape molasses and coated in sesame, crisp outside and soft inside. Baked at home and eaten with cheese and tea for breakfast or as a snack.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Mix the flour, yeast and salt; add 140 g of the lukewarm water and the sunflower oil and knead for 8-10 minutes into a firm, smooth dough. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 40 minutes.
- 2
Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each into a thin rope 50-55 cm long.
- 3
Lay two ropes side by side, twist them together and join the ends into a ring about 15 cm across, making 4 simits.
- 4
Thin the pekmez with the remaining 25 g of water and brush it all over the rings. Spread the sesame seeds on a flat plate and press the rings into them until fully coated.
- 5
Place the simits on a parchment-lined baking tray and let rest for 15 minutes while you preheat the oven to 220 °C.
- 6
Bake for 18-20 minutes until deep golden brown. Let cool slightly on a wire rack and serve.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 409 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 11 g |
| Carbs | 67 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
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