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Turkish Simit (Sesame-Covered Bread Rings) finished dish

Turkish Simit (Sesame-Covered Bread Rings)

Recipe card for Turkish Simit (Sesame-Covered Bread Rings).
Course: Baking

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 580 g flour
  • 300 g warm water about 35-40°C
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 20 g fresh yeast or 7 g dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons oil vegetable or olive oil

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir and let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes until the yeast activates and becomes foamy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
  3. Once the yeast mixture is ready, pour it into the flour and add 2 tablespoons of oil.
  4. Mix the dough with a spoon until it starts to come together, then knead by hand for about 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  5. Shape the dough into a ball, cover it with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.

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