recipes

Simit

From Istanbul Grill.

Attempt 1

They turned out pretty good! The flavor was good. The textures were good, though the inside could be lighter. The holes sealed up because they were a bit too small. I might have to bake in the big oven even if only doing 4.

Changes to consider:

• Watch a video on shaping
• Sesame on all sides not just top
• Maybe a bowl for the sesame instead of a tray
• Proof longer (maybe 60 min) to get a lighter inside

Possibly relevant things:

• Used honey instead of molasses
• The toaster over was already hot with a water tray in it

Attempt 2

I made them in the big oven so that I’d have more space.

The shaping went better. I also got less seeds all over because I used a big bowl instead of a tray. Also it was easier to do steam.

They didn’t brown as much because I was impatient waiting for the oven to heat up. I forgot how long it takes!

Flavor was good. They could’ve been lighter on the inside I think

Reheating frozen simits

• Toaster didn’t work well. Better to microwave then toast