Simit (Turkish Sesame Bread Rings)

Ingredients

• 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
• 2 teaspoons Instant Yeast
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1.5 cups Warm Water
• 0.5 cup 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, instant yeast, sugar, and salt.
2. 2Add warm water and mix until a dough forms.
3. 3Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. 4Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
5. 5Preheat oven to about 205°C (200°C).
6. 6Punch down the dough and divide it into 6 equal pieces.
7. 7Roll each piece into a long rope, about 45.72 cm long.
8. 8Fold the rope in half and twist the two strands together.
9. 9Join the ends to form a ring.
10. 10In a shallow bowl, mix molasses and water.
11. 11Dip each ring into the molasses mixture, then coat thoroughly with sesame seeds.
12. 12Place the simit on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
13. 13Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
14. 14Let cool slightly before serving.

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