Turkish Simit Recipe
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4.8
399 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
45 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Resting time
1 hr 50 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
8
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Calories
464 kcal
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Course
Breakfast
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Turkish
Turkish Simit Recipe
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Turkish simit is a delicious sesame crusted bread that you can have for breakfast. Learn how to make traditional simit recipe at home with this step-by-step tutorial.
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Ingredients
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 4 cups all purpose flour plus 2-3 tbsp more if needed
- 1 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup grape molasses
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 1/2 cup sesame seeds toasted
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, mix sugar, yeast, 4 cups flour and salt.
- Add in warm water and vegetable oil. Mix using the dough hook until the dough comes together and is a bit sticky. If the dough is not coming together, add 2-3 tablespoons all purpose flour.
- Knead the dough using the dough hook for about 8 minutes until it's no longer sticky. Cover and let it rise for 1.5 hours until it doubles in size.
- Meanwhile, toast the sesame seeds in a pan. And mix the molasses with 1/2 cup water.
- After 1.5 hours, punch the dough down and divide it into 16 pieces. Roll out 2 pieces into 25 inch tubes each and lay them parallel to each other.
- Roll the tubes in opposite directions to make a twist. Meet the ends and pinch them together to make a ring. Repeat with the remaining 14 pieces to make 7 more rings.
- Dip each ring in molasses and water mixture then in sesame seeds and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Cover loosely and let it rise for another 20 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes until the simits are brown and fully cooked.
Notes
- Storage: Place the leftover simits in a plastic bag and tie a knot to make sure it's not in contact with air. You can also wrap them in a cloth and place them in a bread box. Simit usually lasts for about 2-3 days, however I prefer to have it fresh. You can also reheat leftover simit in the oven right before serving. You can also freeze them for several months.
- If molasses is not available, use honey instead.
- If you own a stand mixer, definitely use it for this recipe. However, if you don't own one, simply use a large bowl and a wooden spoon (and later your hands) to make simit. Both approaches work for this traditional Turkish bread recipe.
- You can use olive oil instead of vegetable oil for this recipe if preferred.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
464kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Sodium
297mg
(12%)
Potassium
227mg
(6%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
3IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
285mg
(29%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 464 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 464kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 297mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 227mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 285mg | 29% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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