Simit

Ingredients

• •500g all-purpose flour
• •300ml warm water
• •7g instant yeast
• •10g salt
• •15ml olive oil
• •200g sesame seeds
• •30g molasses or honey
• •1 liter water for dipping

Directions

1. 1Mix flour, yeast, salt, water, and olive oil in a bowl and knead for 10 minutes until smooth; let dough rise for 45 minutes until doubled.
2. 2Divide dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each into a long rope about 40cm long.
3. 3Form each rope into a circle by connecting the ends, then place on a baking sheet and let rise for 15 minutes.
4. 4Combine molasses with 1 liter of water in a pot and bring to a simmer; dip each simit into the molasses water for 2-3 seconds on each side.
5. 5Pour sesame seeds onto a plate and roll the wet simit through them to coat generously on all sides.
6. 6Place simit on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake at 200°C (390°F) for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy.

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