Simit (Turkish Circular Bread)
Total Steps
18
Ingredients
8
Tools Needed
8
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Torta della figliaIngredients
- 150 g hulled sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/3 teaspoons instant dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 225 ml lukewarm water
- 400 g flour
- 40 g molasses
- 120 g boiling water
Instructions
Step 1
1. In a medium bowl combine the dry ingredients.
Step 2
2. Make a well in the center and pour the olive oil and lukewarm water into the well.
Step 3
3. Knead the dough with your hands for 5-10 minutes.
Step 4
4. Divide the dough into 16 equal pieces.
Step 5
5. Take two pieces and stretch the dough into thin strips (about 30-35 cm long).
Step 6
6. Cover the rest of the dough to prevent it from drying out.
Step 7
7. Place 2 strips side-by-side, pinch the ends. Twist them together and pinch to join the ends.
Step 8
8. Place the rings on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
Step 9
9. Let the dough sit in a warm place for 20-30 minutes.
Step 10
10. Preheat the oven to 200°C.
Step 11
11. Pour the sesame seeds into the pan and turn the fire on medium heat.
Step 12
12. Stir the seeds every 4-5 minutes until golden. Set aside.
Step 13
13. Pour molasses and boiling water into a bowl big enough to fit your rings.
Step 14
14. Whisk to dissolve the molasses completely.
Step 15
15. Put the sesame seeds in another bowl.
Step 16
16. Dip both sides of the rings in the liquid, drain excess moisture, then coat both sides in the sesame seeds.
Step 17
17. Transfer them to the baking sheets.
Step 18
18. Bake in preheated oven for about 17 minutes.