How to Make the Perfect Simit
Turkish · Easy · 45 min · 6 servings
Simit is a wonderfully crunchy Turkish sesame bread ring that kids absolutely love to eat for breakfast or as a snack on the go. This kid friendly recipe makes beautiful golden rings coated in sesame seeds that children enjoy pulling apart and dipping into cheese or jam.
Why this recipe works
This Simit recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 45 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 280 calories with 9g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 7 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp dry yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 cup sesame seeds
- 3 tbsp grape molasses or pomegranate molasses
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Make the Dough
Combine flour yeast salt sugar olive oil and enough warm water to form a smooth dough then knead for 8 minutes until elastic and let rise covered in a warm place for 45 minutes until doubled.
Step 2: Shape the Rings
Divide dough into 6 pieces then roll each into a long rope about 40cm and join the ends together firmly twisting the rope before connecting to form a ring shape.
Step 3: Coat in Sesame Seeds
Mix molasses with a splash of water in a shallow bowl and spread sesame seeds in another then dip each ring first in the molasses mixture and then press all over into sesame seeds to coat generously.
Step 4: Bake Until Golden
Place coated rings on a lined baking sheet and bake at 200C for 20 to 25 minutes until deeply golden and the sesame seeds are fragrant and toasted.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- grape molasses → honey diluted with water for a sweeter milder coating kids enjoy
- sesame seeds → poppy seeds or mixed seeds for a fun variation
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Not letting the dough rise long enough which results in dense heavy bread rings
- Skipping the molasses dip which prevents the sesame seeds from sticking properly
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 280 calories, 9g protein, 48g carbs, 7g fat, 3g fiber.
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