Turkey · Western Asia
Simit
Also known as Turkish bagel
A ring of dough dipped in grape-molasses syrup, rolled through sesame seed, then baked hot and fast — the molasses caramelises into a deep, crackling, nutty crust.
Method
Boiled & Baked
Hydration
58%
water to flour
Glycemic index
69
Medium GI
Energy
330 kcal
per 100 g
Sensory profile
- sourness
- 1
- sweetness
- 3
- crispiness
- 7
- chewiness
- 7
- aroma
- 8
- moistness
- 4
Scale 0–10
Nutrition
per 100 g| Energy | 330 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 9.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 58 g |
| of which sugars | 6 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sodium | 460 mg |
Typical values; recipes vary.
Texture
- Sesame-crusted shell
- Dense chewy ring
Typical ingredients
- Wheat Flour
- Water
- Yeast
- Salt
- Sugar
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Closest sensory profiles in the Atlas.