Simit

🛒 Ingredients

• All-purpose flour 65 g · 237 kcal
• Active dry yeast 1 g · 2 kcal
• Granulated sugar 1 g · 4 kcal
• Water (absorbed) 30 g · 0 kcal
• Grape molasses 8 g · 24 kcal
• Sesame seeds 15 g · 86 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Combine 120ml warm water, 1 tsp active dry yeast, and 1 tsp granulated sugar in a small bowl; let it bloom for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
2. In a large bowl, mix 500g all-purpose flour and 1 tsp salt, then add the yeast mixture and 180ml additional water; knead for 8-10 minutes until a smooth, elastic dough forms.
3. Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
4. While the dough rises, prepare the molasses dip by whisking 100g grape molasses with 100ml water in a shallow bowl; pour 150g sesame seeds into another shallow dish.
5. Punch down the risen dough, divide it into 8 equal portions, and roll each into a long rope (about 60 cm).
6. Fold each rope in half, twist the two strands together, and join the ends to form a ring.
7. Dip each simit into the molasses mixture, ensuring it's fully coated, then immediately transfer to the sesame seeds, pressing gently to adhere them generously.
8. Place the coated simits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let them rest for another 15-20 minutes.
9. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Bake the simits for 15-20 minutes, or until deeply golden brown and cooked through.
10. Allow to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.