Best Simit Bread Sesame Rings Recipes

SIMIT (TURKISH SESAME BREAD RINGS)

Steps:

• Toast sesame seeds in a dry frying pan over low heat until golden and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Keep a close eye as they change color very quickly.
• Combine flour, yeast, and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the flour mixture and add water, milk, melted butter, and olive oil; stir well until dough pulls together. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
• Place dough in a large, lightly-oiled bowl and turn to coat. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Divide dough in to 8 parts and roll each part into a 6- to 8-inch long rope. Join ends together and seal to form a ring. Place rings on prepared baking sheet, cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rise for 15 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Brush rings with beaten egg and sprinkle generously with toasted sesame seeds.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden and crusty, about 20 minutes.

SIMIT BREAD - SESAME RINGS

Steps:

• 1. Add the sugar and 1/4 cup lukewarm water in a small bowl, then sprinkle over the yeast.
• 2. Set yeast mixture sit for 8 minutes, (until foamy) then add another 1 1/4 cups of lukewarm water.
• 3. Combine the flour and salt in a bowl, then add the yeast mixture and stir to form a coarse dough.
• 4. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
• 5. Roll the dough into a ball and place in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat well.
• 6. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm, place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
• 7. Preheat the oven to 425 F and line a large size baking tray with baking paper.
• 8. Punch down the dough on a lightly floured work surface and divide it into 10 even sized pieces.
• 9. Combine the Pekmez with 1/3 cup of water in a large bowl and set aside.
• 10. Place the sesame seeds on a large plate.
• 11. Working with one piece of dough at a time, use your hands to roll the dough out to make 22″ long ropes.
• 12. Fold in half so that the two ends align, then lift off the board and use your hands to twist each rectangle into a two stranded "rope".
• 13. Place back on the work surface and join the ends together to make a circle, pressing the ends firmly together to seal.
• 14. Repeat with the remaining dough. (10 rope circles)
• 15. Next you will dip each ring, into the Pekmez mixture, making sure to completely coat the dough, then drain well and toss in the sesame seeds, remember to be gentle.
• 16. Transfer the Simit bread to the prepared tray and set aside at room temperature for 20 minutes, to puff slightly.
• 17. Bake in the oven for 18 minutes, or until deep golden and cooked through.
• 18. Now transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool.