BreakfastSnack

Vegan Turkish Simit

Name: Vegan Turkish Simit
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 6 annosta
Cuisine: turkish
Ingredients: 500 g all-purpose flour; 7 g active dry yeast; 15 g sugar; 5 g salt; 250 ml water lukewarm; 30 ml vegetable oil; 100 ml grape molasses; 100 ml water; 200 g sesame seed toasted

These traditional Turkish simit are a delicious, slightly sweet, and chewy bread, coated generously in sesame seeds. They are perfect for breakfast or as a snack with tea, offering a delightful texture and rich flavor.

Alkuperäinen resepti: Forkin

Kokonaisaika: 2 t 10 min
Annoksia: 6
Vaikeustaso: Keskitaso

Allergeenitiedot: saattaa sisältää seuraavia: gluteeni ja seesami. Tarkista aina ainesosien pakkaukset, jos sinulla on allergia.

Esivalmistelut

Ainesosat

dough

500 gall-purpose flour
7 gactive dry yeast
15 gsugar
5 gsalt
250 mlwater, lukewarm
30 mlvegetable oil

coating

100 mlgrape molasses
100 mlwater
200 gsesame seed, toasted

Välineet

shallow plate · clean kitchen towel · shallow bowl · measuring cups · wire rack · baking sheet · parchment paper · measuring spoons · large mixing bowl

Valmistusohje

Vaihe vaiheelta

1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, active dry yeast, sugar, and salt.
Noin 2 min
2
Gradually add the lukewarm water and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
Noin 3 min
3
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Noin 10 min
Kokin vinkki: The dough should be slightly tacky but not sticky.
4
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
Noin 1 t 30 min
Kokin vinkki: A warm oven turned off with the light on can create an ideal rising environment.
5
While the dough is rising, prepare the molasses dip by whisking together the grape molasses and water in a shallow bowl.
Noin 2 min
6
Spread the toasted sesame seeds evenly on a separate shallow plate or tray.
Noin 1 min
7
Once the dough has risen, gently punch it down and divide it into 12 equal pieces.
Noin 2 min
Kokin vinkki: You can use a kitchen scale for more uniform simit.
8
Roll each piece of dough into a long rope, about 50-60 cm (20-24 inches) long.
Noin 5 min
Kokin vinkki: Try to make the ropes as even in thickness as possible.
9
Take two ropes and twist them together, then join the ends to form a circle.
Noin 5 min
Kokin vinkki: Pinch the ends firmly to seal the circle.
10
Dip each simit into the molasses mixture, ensuring it is fully coated.
Noin 2 min
11
Immediately transfer the molasses-coated simit to the plate of sesame seeds, pressing gently to coat both sides thoroughly.
Noin 2 min
12
Place the coated simit on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between each one.
Noin 1 min
13
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
Noin 10 min
14
Bake the simit for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Noin 15 min
Kokin vinkki: Baking time may vary depending on your oven.
15
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Noin 5 min

Säilytä hyvänä

Säilytys

Store leftover simit in an airtight container at room temperature.

Uudelleenlämmitys

Reheat in a toaster or oven at 180°C (350°F) for a few minutes until warmed through and slightly crispy.