20min 4 ppl
64 minutes
4 people
Hardover 60 min or 12+ steps
64 min · 11 steps
Hard: over 60 min or 12+ steps
692 kcalper person
Protein 17g
Carbs 114g
Fats 19g
About this dish
A crisp, golden bread ring dipped in grape molasses and rolled thickly in sesame seeds before baking, sold from carts on every Turkish street corner.
Allergy Info
Gluten, Sesame
Diet Info
Vegan
Ingredients
Dried Goods
- Strong white bread flour500 g
- Fast-action dried yeastone sachet7 g
- Caster sugar10 g
- Warm water300 ml
- Waterfor the molasses dip120 ml
- White Sesame Seedsfor coating100 g
Spices & Seasonings
- Fine sea salt10 g
Oils & Condiments
- Olive oilplus extra for the bowl20 ml
- Grape Molasses60 g
Utensils
- Mixing bowl
- Tea towel
- Baking tray
Method
1
Combine the bread flour, yeast, sugar and fine sea salt in a large mixing bowl.
Approx. 3 minutes
2
Add the warm water and olive oil, and mix to a firm dough.
Approx. 3 minutes
3
Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic.
Approx. 10 minutes
4
Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a tea towel and leave in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Approx. 2 minutes
5
Turn the dough out and divide into 8 equal pieces, then roll each piece into a rope about 50 centimetres long.
Approx. 8 minutes
6
Fold each rope in half, twist together, then join the ends to form a ring.
Approx. 6 minutes
7
Whisk the grape molasses with the water in a shallow bowl.
Approx. 2 minutes
8
Dip each ring in the molasses mixture, then press both sides into the sesame seeds to coat thoroughly.
Approx. 6 minutes
9
Place the rings on a baking tray, cover loosely and leave to rest for 15 minutes.
Approx. 2 minutes
10
Heat the oven to 220°C.
Approx. 2 minutes
11
Bake until deep golden brown and crisp, about 20 minutes.
Approx. 20 minutes
