Vegan Turkish Simit
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.
Izvorni recept autora Forkin
- Ukupno vrijeme
- 2 h 10 min
- Porcije
- 6
- Težina
- Srednje
Informacije o alergenima: može sadržavati gluten i sezam. Ako imate alergiju, uvijek provjerite ambalažu sastojaka.
Priprema
Sastojci
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
Oprema
shallow plate · clean kitchen towel · shallow bowl · measuring cups · wire rack · baking sheet · parchment paper · measuring spoons · large mixing bowl
Postupak
Korak po korak
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, active dry yeast, sugar, and salt.
Oko 2 min
- 2
Gradually add the lukewarm water and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
Oko 3 min
- 3
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Oko 10 min
Napomena kuhara: 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.
Oko 1 h 30 min
Napomena kuhara: 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.
Oko 2 min
- 6
Spread the toasted sesame seeds evenly on a separate shallow plate or tray.
Oko 1 min
- 7
Once the dough has risen, gently punch it down and divide it into 12 equal pieces.
Oko 2 min
Napomena kuhara: 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.
Oko 5 min
Napomena kuhara: 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.
Oko 5 min
Napomena kuhara: Pinch the ends firmly to seal the circle.
- 10
Dip each simit into the molasses mixture, ensuring it is fully coated.
Oko 2 min
- 11
Immediately transfer the molasses-coated simit to the plate of sesame seeds, pressing gently to coat both sides thoroughly.
Oko 2 min
- 12
Place the coated simit on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between each one.
Oko 1 min
- 13
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
Oko 10 min
- 14
Bake the simit for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Oko 15 min
Napomena kuhara: Baking time may vary depending on your oven.
- 15
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Oko 5 min
Pravilno čuvanje
Store leftover simit in an airtight container at room temperature.
Reheat in a toaster or oven at 180°C (350°F) for a few minutes until warmed through and slightly crispy.
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