Simit (Turkish Circular Bread)
Best circular bread I’ve ever baked! Coated with delicious sesame seeds. Delicious.
Instructions
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1. In a medium bowl combine the dry ingredients.
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2. Make a well in the center and pour the olive oil and lukewarm water into the well.
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3. Knead the dough with your hands for 5-10 minutes.
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4. Divide the dough into 16 equal pieces.
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5. Take two pieces and stretch the dough into thin strips (about 30-35 cm long).
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6. Cover the rest of the dough to prevent it from drying out.
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7. Place 2 strips side-by-side, pinch the ends. Twist them together and pinch to join the ends.
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8. Place the rings on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
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9. Let the dough sit in a warm place for 20-30 minutes.
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10. Preheat the oven to 200°C.
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11. Pour the sesame seeds into the pan and turn the fire on medium heat.
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12. Stir the seeds every 4-5 minutes until golden. Set aside.
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13. Pour molasses and boiling water into a bowl big enough to fit your rings.
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14. Whisk to dissolve the molasses completely.
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15. Put the sesame seeds in another bowl.
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16. Dip both sides of the rings in the liquid, drain excess moisture, then coat both sides in the sesame seeds.
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17. Transfer them to the baking sheets.
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18. Bake in preheated oven for about 17 minutes.