Simit

Name: Simit
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons instant yeast; 500 g strong white flour; 300 ml warm water; 1 teaspoon dairy salt; 110 ml molasses or date or grape pekmez; 110 ml molasses or date or grape pekmez; 1 tablespoon plain flour; 50 ml water; 300 g sesame seeds

Preparation info

Makes
6

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The New Ballymaloe Bread Book

By Darina Allen

Published 2023

About

These cru nchy, braided, ring-shaped breads are the most famous street food in Turkey. The texture is soft and chewy inside, crunchy but nutty on the first bite. They are sometimes referred to as Turkish bagels in the US.

Ingredients

500 g strong white flour
2 tablespoons instant yeast
1 tea

Europe
Americas
Asia
Ireland
Turkey
United States
Bread
Vegan

Method

Sieve the flour into a large mixing bowl, then sprinkle in the yeast and salt. Combine well. Gradually add the water and mix to a dough. Allow to sit for 2–3 minutes, then knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Alternatively, use a food mixer with a dough hook. Cover and allow to rise in a warm, draught-free place for 1–1½ hours, until doubled in size.

Meanwhile, prepare the c