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Simit Poğaça Recipe

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Simit Poğaça is a delightful Turkish pastry featuring a soft, fluffy dough topped with a golden crust of sesame seeds. Perfect as a snack or breakfast treat, this recipe blends warm milk and yeast to create an airy texture with a subtly sweet and savory flavor profile.

  • Author: Lilya
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Total Time: 37 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Turkish

Ingredients

Dough Ingredients

  • 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (240ml) warm milk
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 packet (7g) instant yeast

Topping Ingredients

  • 1 egg yolk (for brushing)
  • 1/2 cup sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: In a bowl, combine the warm milk with the sugar and instant yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 5 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy, indicating the yeast is active.
  2. Prepare Dough: Add vegetable oil and salt to the yeast mixture. Gradually incorporate the all-purpose flour until a soft dough forms. Mix thoroughly to combine the ingredients evenly.
  3. Knead Dough: Lightly knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic. Return it to the bowl, cover, and let it rest in a warm place for 30 minutes to allow the dough to rise.
  4. Shape and Coat: Divide the risen dough into equal-sized balls. Dip the top of each ball into the egg yolk to create a sticky surface, then roll it in sesame seeds to coat evenly.
  5. Bake: Arrange the coated dough balls on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for 20–22 minutes, or until they develop a golden-brown crust.
  6. Cool and Serve: Remove the baked Simit Poğaça from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Ensure the milk is warm, not hot, to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
  • Resting the dough is essential for a light and airy texture.
  • You can substitute vegetable oil with olive oil for a richer flavor.
  • Serve fresh as they are best enjoyed within a day or two of baking.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container to keep them soft.

Find it online: https://familyhomemeals.com/simit-pogaca-recipe/