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Turkish simit
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Turkish simit

Turkish simit brings the iconic golden sesame bread ring of Istanbul right to your kitchen. Golden crust, chewy crumb, and grape molasses glaze — bake it fresh!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 14 minutes
Servings: 8 simit
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: turkish
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients
  

  • 170 ml milk
  • 170 ml water
  • 2.5 tsp sugar
  • 20 g fresh yeast
  • 2.5 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 500 –550 g flour
Coating:
  • 100 ml grape syrup
  • 100 ml water
  • sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. Mix milk, water, sugar, and yeast.
  2. Add oil, butter, salt, and flour.
  3. Knead into soft dough.
  4. Let rise 40 minutes.
  5. Divide into 8 pieces.
  6. Shape into rings.
  7. Dip in syrup mixture.
  8. Coat with sesame seeds.
  9. Let rest 15–20 minutes.
  10. Bake at 225°C for 15 minutes.

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