Turkish Simit (Sesame Bread Rings)
User Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
-
Prep Time
36 mins
-
Cook Time
36 mins
-
Dough Rise
1 hr 20 mins
-
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
-
Servings
8
-
Calories
510 kcal
-
Course
Bread
-
Cuisine
Mediterranean, Turkish
Turkish Simit (Sesame Bread Rings)
Report
Try your hand at this authentic Turkish simit recipe for the warmest, fluffiest, and most delicately sweet sesame bread rings ever.
Share:
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cup warm water (plus 1-2 tbsp more if needed)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Assembly
- 1/4 cup grape molasses (See Note 1)
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 cups toasted sesame seeds (See Note 2)
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer sift in the flour then add the sugar, yeast and salt. Make a small well in center and add the wet ingredients (warm water and vegetable oil).
- Mix using a dough hook until the dough comes together. If the dough is too dry, add a tablespoon of water if too wet, add a tablespoon of flour.
- Knead the dough using the dough hook for about 8 minutes until it's no longer sticky. The dough should completely clean the inside of the bowl.
- Cover with linen towel and let it rise for 1 hour (it doubles in size).
- Place sesame seeds in large shallow dish. Whisk together the molasses with water. Set both aside.
- After 1 hour, punch the dough down and divide it into 16 pieces. Roll out 2 pieces into 20 inch tubes (like a breadstick).I first form the dough piece into a rectangle shape and starting from the center using both hands open, press and roll to yourself while spreading fingers to stretch dough. Repeat over and over along the dough to form long pieces.
- Lay them parallel to each other. Pinch each end together to hold and then twist the dough in opposite directions to make spiral twist. Bring both the ends together and pinch them to make a ring. Set aside on parchment lined baking sheet.Repeat with the remaining 14 pieces to make 7 more rings.
- Using one hand dip each ring in molasses mixture, turning to coat then in sesame seeds. Be sure to completely coat in sesame seeds. Place on a baking sheet and repeat with remaining rings.
- Cover loosely with linen towel and let it rise for another 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Bake for 14 minutes until golden brown. Best eaten after cooled slightly or allow to cool completely and store in airtight container or wrap in bag and seal.
Notes
- Traditionally grape molasses is used, but I have also used pomegranate molasses.
- If you do not have toasted sesame seeds, toast the sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat, until golden, for several minutes.
Nutrition Information
Show Details
Calories
510kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Sodium
299mg
(12%)
Potassium
252mg
(7%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Calcium
376mg
(38%)
Iron
8mg
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 510 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 510kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 299mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 252mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Calcium | 376mg | 38% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
Other Recipes
You'll Also Love
