Simit (also known as Turkish Sesame Bagel), is a sesame-crusted circular bread that is usually served for breakfast.

It is one of the most popular street foods in Turkey and you can buy them from cafes, bakeries or small food carts.

These are the ingredients you will need to make Simit. Click on 👇 "learn more" button for the full list of ingredients.

Place the flour, yeast and salt in a large bowl and then add the water gradually. Knead it until you get a smooth and elastic dough that doesn't stick to your hand anymore.

When the dough doubles the size up, shape it into a log, cut it into 12 equal pieces and turn them into balls.

Grab two dough balls and roll them into a cylinder. Put them parallel to each other and stick the ends by pinching. Twist them in opposite directions to make a braid.

Shape it into a circle and dip it into the molasses mixture making sure it's covered on both sides and then put it into the sesame seed plate.

Transfer it onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and repeat the same with the remaining dough balls.

Place the baking sheet in preheated oven and bake for 15 - 20 minutes, until golden brown, fully baked and crispy. Click on 👇 "learn more" for the full recipe.