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Holding Turkish Sesame Bread Simit
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Turkish Sesame Bread (Simit)

My take on the famous street food, Turkish sesame bread or also known as Simit. The recipe is super simple and the result is delicious!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Author: Bea & Marco

Ingredients

The Seeds

  • ½ cup sesame seeds (70 gr)
  • 2 tablespoon black sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon cumin

The Molasses Syrup

  • cup molasses (80 ml)
  • ¼ cup water (60 ml)

The Bread

  • ¾ cup water (190 ml)
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoon dry yeast (5 gr)
  • 2 cups bread flour (260 gr)
  • ¾ teaspoon salt

Instructions

The Seeds

  • Toast the seeds together in a pan on medium heat for a few minutes until slightly brown. Set aside in a place to cool completely.

The Molasses Syrup

  • Add molasses and water into a wide bowl, mix and set aside.

The Bread

  • Add sugar into the warm water and mix. Then sprinkle the yeast and mix. Leave to activate for 3-5 minutes.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients into a standing bowl mixer including the yeast mixture. Mix to incorporate and then knead for 10 minutes. Place the dough into a greased bowl and cover it tightly with a cling film. Leave to double in size in a warm and draft free place.
  • Sprinkle some flour on the working surface and place the dough. Lightly knead it into a log. Then cut it into 4 equal pieces.
  • Take a piece and then roll it into a 20 inch (50 cm) rope. Fold it in half and twist both ends on the opposite direction. Form into a ring and pinch the seams together. Dunk into the molasses syrup mixture and then place it in the plate containing sesame seeds and coat it well with the seeds. Place it on a baking tray with a baking sheet. Repeat with the rest. Leave to puff up, around 30 minutes.
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 400ºF (200ºC) for 15 minutes. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 483.7kcal | Carbohydrates: 78.7g | Protein: 14.3g | Fat: 13.7g | Saturated Fat: 1.9g | Sodium: 465.3mg | Potassium: 681.9mg | Fiber: 5.8g | Sugar: 23g | Calcium: 321.2mg | Iron: 6.6mg