Turkish Simit Breads

Name: Turkish Simit Breads
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 44 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon instant yeast or active dry yeast; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/4 cup (57g) water; all of the sponge; 4 cups (480g) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons (25g) extra-virgin olive oil; 1 cup + 2 tablespoons (255g) lukewarm water; 3 cups (680g) water; 2 tablespoons (43g) molasses; 1/2 cup (71g) sesame seeds

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:14min

Simit are a popular Turkish street food. Instead of being boiled like a bagel, the twisted circles of dough get a quick dip in sweetened water before dredging in sesame seeds. The result is a crisp exterior and a light, delicate, and tender interior.

Updated at: Mon, 10 Jan 2022 16:34:59 GMT