{"id":"simit_57812ab1de","slug":"simit-turkish-sesame-bread-rings","title":"Simit (Turkish Sesame Bread Rings)","description":"A classic Turkish street food staple, Simit is a circular bread encrusted with toasted sesame seeds, offering a perfect balance of a crunchy exterior and a soft, chewy interior with a hint of sweetness from a molasses glaze.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":100,"activeMinutes":40},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"500g All-purpose flour","name":"All-purpose flour","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"lb","form":"all-purpose","notes":"","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"250ml Warm water","name":"Warm Water","quantity":250,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"warm","notes":"approx 110°F (43°C)","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"7g Dry yeast (1 packet)","name":"Yeast","quantity":7,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"2 1/4","usUnit":"tsp","form":"dry","notes":"one standard sachet","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"10g Sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":10,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"granulated","notes":"","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"8g Salt","name":"Salt","quantity":8,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1 1/2","usUnit":"tsp","form":"fine","notes":"","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"30ml Vegetable oil","name":"Vegetable Oil","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"100ml Grape molasses (Pekmez)","name":"Grape Molasses","quantity":100,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"Pekmez","group":"Glaze","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"100ml Water (for dipping)","name":"Water","quantity":100,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"room temperature","notes":"to mix with molasses","group":"Glaze","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"150g Sesame seeds, toasted","name":"Sesame Seed","quantity":150,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"toasted","notes":"ensure they are well-toasted for flavor","group":"Glaze","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a small bowl, combine warm water 110°F (43°C), dry yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.","group":"Dough Preparation","title":"Combine warm water 110°F, dry yeast, and sugar","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Dough Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Create a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture and vegetable oil.","group":"Dough Preparation","title":"Combine the flour and salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Dough Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Knead the dough by hand or with a mixer for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.","group":"Dough Preparation","title":"Knead the dough by hand or","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Dough Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope (about 15-20 inches). Take two ropes, twist them together, and then join the ends to form a circle.","group":"Shaping","title":"Punch down the dough","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Shaping"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"In a wide shallow bowl, whisk together the grape molasses and 100ml water. In another shallow bowl, place the toasted sesame seeds.","group":"Coating","title":"Whisk together the grape molasses and 100ml water","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Coating"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Dip each dough ring into the molasses mixture, ensuring it is fully coated, then immediately dip it into the sesame seeds, pressing gently so the seeds stick.","group":"Coating","title":"Dip each dough ring","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Coating"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Place the rings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15-20 minutes until they are a deep golden brown and crispy.","group":"Baking","title":"Preheat your oven","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Baking"}],"notes":"Traditional Simit uses grape molasses (pekmez) for the dip, which gives it the characteristic dark color and unique flavor. If you cannot find grape molasses, date or pomegranate molasses can work, or even honey in a pinch.","cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Turkish"]},"course":["main","side"],"cookingMethod":["bake"],"equipment":["baking sheet","mixing bowl","parchment paper","shallow bowls"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","dairy_free"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","sesame"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":6,"unit":"ring","note":"Large bread rings"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The dough can be prepared the night before and kept in the fridge. Shape and bake fresh in the morning."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container at room temperature. 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