This homemade Sesame Bagel, known as Simit, is a delightful pastry perfect for breakfast or as a snack. This recipe brings the traditional taste and joy of these sesame-encrusted bread rings into your kitchen.
Why You’ll Love This: Famous for their crispy crust covered in sesame seeds and a soft, chewy inside, these bagels offer a unique blend of textures. They are a perfect companion to your morning tea or coffee.
Perfect for: Ideal for weekend family breakfasts, brunches, or as a delicious snack. This recipe is also great for those who enjoy baking and exploring different types of bread and pastries.
- Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups water
- 1 tea cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 100g melted butter
- ½ sachet instant yeast (or 1 tablespoon dry yeast)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Flour as needed
- For Coating:
- 2 cups sesame seeds, toasted
- 1 tea cup molasses mixed with 1 tea cup water
- Instructions:
- Mix water, sugar, and yeast. Cover with plastic wrap and let it activate for 10 minutes.
- Create a well with 4 cups of flour. Add eggs, oil, melted butter, and salt.
- Incorporate the activated yeast mixture and knead, adding more flour until the dough is soft and non-sticky.
- Let the dough rest for 25 minutes.
- Toast sesame seeds and set aside. Mix molasses with water.
- Divide the dough into 12 equal parts, roll each into a 80 cm rope, twist and join the ends to form a ring.
- Dip each ring first in the molasses water, then in the sesame seeds.
- Place on a baking tray and let them rise in a 50°C (122°F) oven for 15 minutes.
- Remove, preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F), and bake until golden brown.
Enjoy these homemade Sesame Bagels, a delicious treat that’s perfect at any time of the day!
