Turkish
Simit
“Circular Turkish bread encrusted with sesame seeds, crisp outside and chewy within, a ubiquitous street snack.”
Flour
Sesame
Sugar
Egg
Water
YeastEasy1 hour
Where it comes from
Simit is a quintessential Turkish street food that has become synonymous with Istanbul's bustling markets. This circular bread, encrusted with sesame seeds, has a history dating back centuries and embodies the casual charm of Turkish culinary traditions. An interesting fact is that simit is often enjoyed with cheese and olives for breakfast.
On the Palate
What goes into it
How it's made
- 1
Prepare a dough using flour, yeast, and water, allowing it to rise for a light texture.
- 2
Shape the dough into rings and dip them in a mixture of molasses and water before coating in sesame seeds.
- 3
Bake until golden brown and crisp, creating a perfect balance of chewiness and crunch.
