Simit (Turkish Sesame Bagel)

Ingredients

• 500g flour
• Yeast
• Salt
• Pekmez (grape molasses)
• Sesame seeds
• Cheese, tomatoes for serving

Instructions

1. 1

   Make yeast dough, let rise 1 hour.

2. 2

   Divide into portions, roll into long ropes.

3. 3

   Twist two ropes together, form ring.

4. 4

   Dip in pekmez-water mixture.

5. 5

   Coat generously in sesame seeds.

6. 6

   Bake at 220°C for 15-20 minutes.