Simit

Simit Ingredients

500 g Bread Flour1/2 tsp Salt3 tsp Sugar2.5 tsp Instant Yeast150 ml Milk lukewarm150 ml Water lukewarm150 g Molasses4 tbsp Water200 g Sesame Seeds

Method

Combine the flour, salt and sugar in a large bowl/bowl of a stand mixer.Add instant yeast at the opposite end to the salt.Slowly add the milk and mix in, then slowly add water bit by bit. Do not add it all at once as you may not need it all.
Knead for 10 minutes in a stand mixer or 15 minutes by hand.Then put the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth and leave to rise in a warm place for an hour.
Lightly toast sesame seeds in a dry pan till slightly colored.divide into portions.Roll the dough pieces into long cylindrical rope shapesThen twist together and form into a loopThe ends will need to be pressed together firmly. I used a little water to seal.Mix molasses with water in a large dishDip each simit in the molasses and then into the toasted sesame seeds. Dip the Simit in the molasses and then in the sesame seed. leave to rise for another hour in a warm place.Heat oven to 200 C and bake for 16 – 18 minutes.