Sesame Bagels From The Turkish Cookbook Recipes

SIMIT - TURKISH SESAME "BAGELS"

Steps:

• In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together the flour, yeast, sugar, and sea salt.
• Add the 350 grams of warm water and mix with a wooden spoon or dough whisk.
• Knead the dough with the dough hook for about seven minutes.
• Form the dough into a ball and place it in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise until doubled, about an hour.
• Mix the molasses with the 1/4 cup of additional water and place it into a shallow bowl. Place the sesame seeds in another shallow bowl.
• Heat the oven to 425 degrees F. and line two half sheet pans with parchment paper.
• Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Cover with oiled plastic wrap or a damp towel.
• Roll each piece of dough into a 24 inch long strand. Fold each strand in half and then twist to form a "rope."
• Join the ends together and seal.
• Dip the rings into the molasses mixture on both sides. Next, dip into the sesame seeds to coat both sides.
• Place the shaped simit onto the parchment lined baking sheet and cover with oiled plastic wrap.
• Once you have six simits on a baking sheet, let the breads rise for 20 to 30 minutes. while you continue to shape the rest of the dough for the second baking sheet.
• See note two regarding using a baking stone and setting up a steam oven.
• Bake the first baking sheet for about 18 minutes. Repeat with the second baking sheet.
• Transfer the simit to a wire rack to cool.

SESAME BAGELS FROM THE TURKISH COOKBOOK

Steps:

• To make the dough:.
• Combine the flour and salt in a bowl. Make a well and add the yeast and 175 ml (3/4 cup/6 fl oz) water. Combine until a coarse dough forms. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 10 minutes. Cover with a damp dish towel and rest for 15 minutes. Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces, cover with a damp cloth and rest for another 15 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6 and line a baking sheet with baking (parchment) paper. Roll each piece of dough into a 70-cm (27 1/2-inch) rope. Fold in two, stick the ends together, twist the dough and then form into rings.
• Whisk the clotted cream and milk in a bowl for 3 minutes. Put the sesame seeds in a separate bowl nearby. Dip the dough rings into the cream mixture, then into the sesame.
• seeds, turning to coat the rings thoroughly. Arrange on the lined baking sheet, cover with a damp dish towel and let rest for 15 minutes. Bake in the hot oven for 20 minutes.
• Buy the book:.
• https://www.amazon.com/Turkish-Cookbook-Musa-Dagdeviren/dp/0714878154/.