Turkish Simit

What is Simit?

Simit is a sesame crusted, circular bread from Turkey. Also known as Turkish bagel, Gevrek or Koulouri, this crusty bread is probably the most common bread in Turkey alongside Ramazan pidesi (Turkish pide bread). It's usually served for breakfast and it always has a ring shape.

Did you know?

Simit is usually sold in carts in Istanbul and the people who sell them are called simitci. They sometimes slice the simit in half and spread cheese to make it into a complete breakfast.

Ingredients

How to make Simit?

1.Prepare the dough

2. Shape the bread

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