Turkish Simit

Ingredients

• 300 g All purpose Flour/ Maida
• 1.5 tsp Instant Yeast
• 3/4 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 200 ml Warm Water
• 75 ml Water
• 2 tbs Molasses
• 100 g White Sesame Seeds

Instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl mix flour, sugar, salt and instant yeast.

2. 2

   Add warm water and prepare a soft dough.

3. 3

   Transfer the dough to the counter and knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

4. 4

   Or knead the dough in stand mixer for 7-8 minutes.

5. 5

   Place in a bowl, apply oil on top of dough, cover with a cling wrap and allow it to prove to 2 times its original volume.

6. 6

   Take the dough to counter and divide it into 6 equal portions.

7. 7

   Divide each portion into two pieces. Roll each piece into a 7" long rope.

8. 8

   Twist the ropes and bring both ends together and pinch to seal.

9. 9

   Prepare the remaining dough portions into rings.

10. 10

    Mix together water and molasses.

11. 11

    Line a baking tray and set aside.

12. 12

    Dip the prepared ring in the molasses water and then transfer to the sesame seeds.

13. 13

    Coat the surface with sesame seeds.

14. 14

    Place the prepared ring on the tray.

15. 15

    Finish off the remaining rings.

16. 16

    Cover with cloth and let it rest for 20 minutes.

17. 17

    Preheat oven to 200C.

18. 18

    Bake the rings for 25-30 minutes or until the crust is golden.