Turkish cuisine · Breakfast & Eggs

Simit

The sesame ring – street food icon served with çay.

Ingredients · for 6 servings

• 500 g flour
• Yeast
• Grape molasses (pekmez)
• 200 g sesame seeds
• Salt

Instructions

1. Knead flour, yeast, salt and lukewarm water into a smooth dough and let rise for 40 min.
2. Stir the pekmez with 200 ml water; toast the sesame in a dry pan until lightly browned.
3. Divide the dough into 6 portions, roll each into two long strands and twist together; close into rings and press the ends firmly.
4. Dip the rings through the pekmez water and dredge densely in sesame all over.
5. Place on a tray and bake at 220 °C for 15–18 min until deeply golden brown and crispy outside.
6. Let cool briefly and serve with tea.