Istanbul Simit 🥯

Method

1. 1

   Knead flour, yeast, warm water, milk, sugar, salt and oil into a smooth, elastic dough.

2. 2

   Let it rise until puffy and doubled, about an hour.

3. 3

   Divide and roll the dough into long ropes, then join pairs and twist into rings.

4. 4

   Whisk the grape molasses with a little water and brush each ring all over.

5. 5

   Roll the glazed rings in sesame so they are thickly coated.

6. 6

   Bake at high heat until deeply golden and crackling crisp outside, and eat them warm.