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title: Simit (Turkish Sesame Bread Rings)
servings: 6
prep time: 30 minutes
cook time: 18 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/simit
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Gather @all-purpose flour{500%g}, @dry yeast{7%g}, @olive oil{2%tbsp} and @sesame seed{150%g}.

Dissolve the yeast and @sugar{1%tsp} in the @water{300%ml}, then knead with the flour, @salt{1.5%tsp} and oil into a smooth dough. Rise 1 hour until doubled. ~{1%hours}

Divide into 12 pieces and roll each into a 40 cm rope.

Twist ropes together in pairs, then join the ends to form 6 twisted rings.

Dip each ring in the diluted @grape molasses{100%ml}, then press both sides into the toasted sesame seeds.

Rest the rings 20 minutes on the baking sheet. ~{20%minutes}

Bake at 220°C for 15–18 minutes until deep mahogany. Cool briefly and eat warm, torn, with tea. ~{990%seconds}