Homemade Simit (Sesame Bread Rings)

Made with a touch of whole wheat flour and baked without excess oil, this homemade simit provides about 336 kcal and 9.5 g of plant protein per serving.

Ingredients

Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (2 servings), not per serving.

• 7/8 cup all-purpose flour (110 g) · 385 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 tbsp whole wheat flour (20 g) · 68 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 tsp dry yeast (4 g) · 14 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 tsp olive oil (4 g) · 35 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 tbsp grape molasses (15 g) · 44 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (20 g) · 126 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1/2 tsp salt and 1/3 cup warm water

Method

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, whole wheat flour, dry yeast, salt, olive oil, and warm water; knead into a smooth dough and rest covered for 30 minutes.

   

2. Divide the rested dough into 2 equal portions, roll each into long strands, twist, and seal the ends to form rings.

   

3. Whisk the grape molasses with 2 tablespoons of warm water, dip each dough ring into this mixture, and then fully coat with sesame seeds.

   

4. Place the simits on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 18-20 minutes until golden and crispy.

   

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