Turkish Simit
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.
- Prep time
- 45 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 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
- 1
In the bowl of a stand mixer, mix sugar, yeast, 4 cups flour and salt.
- 2
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.
- 3
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.
- 4
Meanwhile, toast the sesame seeds in a pan. And mix the molasses with 1/2 cup water.
- 5
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.
- 6
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.
- 7
Dip each ring in molasses and water mixture then in sesame seeds and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 8
Cover loosely and let it rise for another 20 minutes.
- 9
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- 10
Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes until the simits are brown and fully cooked.