Simit (Turkish Sesame Bread Ring)

Ingredients

• 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
• 2 teaspoons Instant Yeast
• 2 tablespoons Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1.5 cups Warm Water
• 2 tablespoons Molasses
• 0.5 cup Water
• 1 cup Sesame Seeds

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
2. 2Add warm water and mix until a dough forms.
3. 3Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
4. 4Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
5. 5Preheat oven to about 205°C (200°C).
6. 6In a shallow dish, mix molasses and water.
7. 7Place sesame seeds in another shallow dish.
8. 8Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long strand, about 30.48 cm long.
9. 9Fold the strand in half and twist the two strands together. Form a circle and pinch the ends together to seal.
10. 10Dip each simit into the molasses mixture, then coat generously with sesame seeds.
11. 11Place simits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
12. 12Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
13. 13Let cool slightly before serving.

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