Simit Turkish Circular Bread
Ingredients
- 400 g flour,
- 1 1/3 tsp instant dry yeast,
- 40 g molasses
- olive oil
- 1 tsp salt,
- 150 g hulled sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
In a medium bowl combine the dry ingredients.
Make a well in the center and pour the olive oil and lukewarm water into the well.
Knead the dough with your hands for 5-10 minutes.
Divide the dough into 16 equal pieces.
Take two pieces and stretch the dough into thin strips (about 30-35 cm long).
Cover the rest of the dough to prevent it from drying out.
Place 2 strips side-by-side, pinch the ends. Twist them together and pinch to join the ends.
Place the rings on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
Let the dough sit in a warm place for 20-30 minutes.1
Pour the sesame seeds into the pan and turn the fire on medium heat.1
Stir the seeds every 4-5 minutes until golden. Set aside.1
Pour molasses and boiling water into a bowl big enough to fit your rings.1
Whisk to dissolve the molasses completely.1
Put the sesame seeds in another bowl.1
Transfer them to the baking sheets.1
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