Turkish Sesame Bread Rings
Golden, chewy bread rings coated in toasted sesame seeds, perfect for breakfast or a snack. This simplified version skips the traditional boiling step but keeps the classic flavor and texture.
- Total time
- 90 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 250
- Protein
- 7g
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2.25 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, mix 3 cups flour, 2.25 tsp yeast, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp sugar. Add 1 cup warm water and 2 tbsp olive oil; stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- 2
Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, until doubled in size.
- 3
Punch down the dough and divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 12-inch rope, then join the ends to form a ring, pinching to seal.
- 4
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Mix 0.5 cup sesame seeds and 2 tbsp poppy seeds on a plate. Brush each ring with water and press both sides into the seed mixture.
- 5
Place rings on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped. Cool on a rack for 5 minutes before serving.
- 6
Optional: brush with egg wash before seeding for a shinier crust, or add a pinch of cumin to the seeds for extra flavor.
Tools you’ll need
- large bowl
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- rolling pin (optional)
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