Best 2 Simit Bread Sesame Rings Recipes

Simit bread sesame rings are a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are made with a simple dough that is flavored with yogurt and honey, and then coated in sesame seeds. Simit bread sesame rings are a popular street food in Turkey and other countries, and they can also be found in many bakeries and grocery stores. There are many different recipes for simit bread sesame rings, but they all share a few common ingredients and techniques. Simit bread sesame rings can be made in a variety of shapes and sizes, and they can be served with a variety of toppings, such as cheese, meat, or vegetables.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

SIMIT (TURKISH SESAME BREAD RINGS)

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These small bread rings coated with sesame seeds, called simit, are a popular Turkish snack or street food.

Provided by crinstit

Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

½ cup sesame seeds
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons water
5 tablespoons milk
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
¼ cup olive oil
1 egg, lightly beaten

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.8 calories, Carbohydrate 50.6 g, Cholesterol 36.5 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 346.2 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

SIMIT BREAD - SESAME RINGS

Simit Bread - Sesame Rings image

Simit is indeed the quintessential Turkish food, their flavor and deeply satisfying texture are quite unique. This circular, sesame seed-coated bread is traditionally eaten as a snack or with breakfast, it goes well with: cay (tea) sliced cucumber, tomatoes, feta or tulum cheese, and olives. They are best eaten on the same...

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories Other Breads

Time 1h58m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 tsp caster sugar,
3 tsp dried yeast
4 cups plain flour
1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
1/2 cup) pekmez (molasses like syrup, see note)
1 1/2 cups sesame seeds

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.

Tips:

Use a sturdy stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment to knead the dough. This will help develop the gluten and give the bread its characteristic chewy texture.
If you don't have a stand mixer, you can knead the dough by hand. Just be sure to knead it for at least 10 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.
Let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size. This will take about 1-2 hours.
When shaping the dough into rings, be sure to roll it out into a long rope before cutting it into pieces. This will help ensure that the rings are even in size.
Dip the rings in the molasses water before rolling them in the sesame seeds. This will help the seeds stick to the bread.
Bake the rings in a preheated oven until they are golden brown. This will take about 25-30 minutes.

Conclusion:

Simit bread is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is perfect for dipping in soups and stews, or for filling with your favorite sandwich fillings. With its chewy texture and nutty flavor, simit bread is sure to become a favorite in your home.