Simit

Method10 steps

1. 1

   Step 1: Mix the yeast, lukewarm dough water (1 cup), sugar (2 tbsp) and heavy cream (1 cup) in a bowl. Cover with a damp cloth and leave for 10 minutes to activate.

   Activate Yeast · 10 minUses 2 tbsp active dry yeast · 1 cup lukewarm water for dough · 2 tbsp white granulated sugar · 1 cup heavy cream

2. 2

   Step 2: Mix the activated yeast mixture with the egg (1), 5 cups flour, vegetable oil (4 teaspoon) and salt (2 teaspoon) until combined.

   Uses Activated yeast and cream mixture · 1 egg · 5 cups all purpose flour · 4 teaspoon vegetable oil · 2 teaspoon salt

3. 3

   Step 3: Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface. Knead for up to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

   Uses Combined simit dough · Additional all-purpose flour, as needed to dust the work surface

4. 4

   Step 4: Cover with a damp cloth and let the dough rise for 30 minutes. Begin preheating the oven to 200°C; it must reach the source’s 240°C baking temperature before the rings go in.

   Rest Dough · 30 minUses Smooth kneaded simit dough

5. 5

   Step 5: Divide the risen dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll one piece into a 60 cm rope. Hold it at its midpoint, bring the ends together and twist the two strands.

   Uses Risen dough for twelve simit rings

   
6. 6

   Step 6: Join the ends of the twisted rope securely into a ring. Repeat the shaping with all remaining dough pieces to make 12 rings.

   Uses First twisted dough rope · Remaining risen dough pieces

   
7. 7

   Step 7: Mix the grape molasses (3 tbsp) with the separate 2 tablespoons water in a shallow dish. Dip each shaped ring into this mixture.

   Uses Twelve shaped simit rings · 3 tbsp grape molasses · 2 tbsp water for the molasses dip

   
8. 8

   Step 8: Dip the molasses-coated rings into the sesame seeds (1/2 cup), coating all sides.

   Uses Molasses-dipped simit rings · 1/2 cup sesame seeds

   
9. 9

   Step 9: Raise the oven to 240°C and let it reach that temperature. Put six rings on an oven tray with a suitable baking liner rated for that heat. Bake for about 20 minutes until golden and cooked through; repeat with the other six rings. The time is per tray.

   Bake Simit · 20 minUses Sesame-coated simit rings

   
10. 10

    Step 10: Let all the baked simit cool for at least 5 minutes, then serve.

    Cool Simit · 5 minUses Baked sesame simit rings