Simit (Turkish Circular Bread)
Simit (Turkish Circular Bread) might be a good recipe to expand your bread collection. For $1.04 per serving, this recipe covers 16% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 8. One portion of this dish contains around 9g of protein, 24g of fat, and a total of 430 calories. Only a few people made this recipe, and 2 would say it hit the spot. Head to the store and pick up flour, salt, molasses, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. It is brought to you by Foodista. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan diet. Overall, this recipe earns a tremendous spoonacular score of 83%. Users who liked this recipe also liked Simit (Turkish Circular Bread), Simit (Turkish Bread Rings), and 1 Simit 1 Cheese Please.
- Serves: 8
- Time: 45 Mins
- Category: bread
- Health Rating: 40.0
Ingredients
| Image | Name | Qty | Metric | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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flour | 400.0 | grams | None |
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yeast | 1.333 | teaspoons | None |
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molasses | 40.0 | grams | None |
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olive oil | 8.0 | servings | None |
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salt | 1.0 | teaspoon | None |
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sesame seeds | 150.0 | grams | None |
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water | 1.0 | Tbsp | None |
flour
Qty: 400.0
Metric: grams
Price: None
yeast
Qty: 1.333
Metric: teaspoons
Price: None
molasses
Qty: 40.0
Metric: grams
Price: None
olive oil
Qty: 8.0
Metric: servings
Price: None
salt
Qty: 1.0
Metric: teaspoon
Price: None
sesame seeds
Qty: 150.0
Metric: grams
Price: None
water
Qty: 1.0
Metric: Tbsp
Price: None
Instructions
Step 1: In a medium bowl combine the dry ingredients.
Equipment:
- bowl
Step 2: Make a well in the center and pour the olive oil and lukewarm water into the well.
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- olive oil
- water
Step 3: Knead the dough with your hands for 5-10 minutes.
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- dough
Step 4: Divide the dough into 16 equal pieces.
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- dough
Step 5: Take two pieces and stretch the dough into thin strips (about 30-35 cm long).
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- dough
Step 6: Cover the rest of the dough to prevent it from drying out.
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- dough
Step 7: Place 2 strips side-by-side, pinch the ends. Twist them together and pinch to join the ends.
Step 8: Place the rings on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
Equipment:
- baking paper
- baking sheet
Step 9: Let the dough sit in a warm place for 20-30 minutes.1
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- dough
Step 10: Preheat the oven to 200C.1
Equipment:
- oven
Step 11: Pour the sesame seeds into the pan and turn the fire on medium heat.1
Ingredients:
- sesame seeds
Equipment:
- frying pan
Step 12: Stir the seeds every 4-5 minutes until golden. Set aside.1
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- seeds
Step 13: Pour molasses and boiling water into a bowl big enough to fit your rings.1
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- molasses
- water
Equipment:
- bowl
Step 14: Whisk to dissolve the molasses completely.1
Ingredients:
- molasses
Equipment:
- whisk
Step 15: Put the sesame seeds in another bowl.1
Ingredients:
- sesame seeds
Equipment:
- bowl
Step 16: Dip both sides of the rings in the liquid, drain excess moisture, then coat both sides in the sesame seeds.1
Ingredients:
- sesame seeds
- dip
Step 17: Transfer them to the baking sheets.1
Equipment:
- baking sheet
Step 18: Bake in preheated oven for about 17 minutes.
Equipment:
- oven
Dietary Information
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Dairy-Free
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Needs |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 429.38 kcal | 21.47% |
| Fat | 23.85 g | 36.69% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.32 g | 20.75% |
| Carbohydrates | 46.5 g | 15.5% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 42.8 g | 15.56% |
| Sugar | 3.93 g | 4.36% |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0% |
| Sodium | 296.24 mg | 12.88% |
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | 100.0% |
| Alcohol % | 0.0 % | 100.0% |
| Protein | 8.7 g | 17.4% |
| Manganese | 0.88 mg | 44.06% |
| Copper | 0.86 mg | 43.23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.6 mg | 39.99% |
| Selenium | 24.33 µg | 34.76% |
| Folate | 121.82 µg | 30.46% |
| Iron | 5.38 mg | 29.87% |
| Magnesium | 89.22 mg | 22.3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.05 mg | 20.27% |
| Calcium | 201.09 mg | 20.11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31 mg | 18.48% |
| Phosphorus | 176.79 mg | 17.68% |
| Fiber | 3.7 g | 14.81% |
| Vitamin E | 2.09 mg | 13.95% |
| Zinc | 1.86 mg | 12.4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21 mg | 10.57% |
| Vitamin K | 8.58 µg | 8.17% |
| Potassium | 219.4 mg | 6.27% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.34 mg | 3.39% |
