Simit
Moderate nutritional value
Turkish bread ring dipped in grape molasses and coated in sesame.
Simit is a Turkish bread ring of twisted yeast dough, dipped in diluted grape molasses and thickly coated with sesame seeds before baking, sold from street carts and eaten for breakfast with tea, cheese and olives. One ring (about 110 g) has around 340 kcal, 10 g protein, 53 g carbohydrate, mostly from white flour, 3.7 g fiber and about 450 mg sodium. Adding white cheese and tomatoes brings protein and vegetables.
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9.4g | 16.8% |
| Fat | 8.7g | 12.4% |
| Carbs | 49g | 16.3% |
| Simple Sugars | 17.15g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 28.45g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 13.6% |
| Water | 31g | 1.2% |
| Calories | 308 | 13.7% |
Glycemic Index
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Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 1.16 | g | 5.8% |
| Monounsaturated | 2.72 | g | 10.9% |
| Polyunsaturated | 4.12 | g | 31.7% |
| Omega-3 | 1.236 | g | Estimate |
| Omega-6 | 2.884 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0 | g | 0.0% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 0 | mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.81 | mg |
| Selenium | 28 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 0 | mcg | 0.0% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.17 | mg | 14.2% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.08 | mg | 6.2% |
| vitamin B3 | 1.25 | mg | 7.8% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.118 | mg | 6.9% |
| vitamin B9 | 33.4 | mcg | 8.3% |
| vitamin B12 | 0 | mcg | 0.0% |
| vitamin C | 0.001 | mg | 0.0% |
| vitamin D | 0 (0 IU) | mcg | 0.0% |
| vitamin E | 0.814 | mg | 5.4% |
| vitamin K | 0.234 | mcg | 0.2% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 143 | mg | 14.3% |
| iron | 2.58 | mg | 14.3% |
| magnesium | 68.9 | mg | 17.2% |
| phosphorus | 143 | mg | 20.4% |
| potassium | 176 | mg | 6.8% |
| sodium | 409 | mg | 17.8% |
| zinc | 1.47 | mg | 13.4% |
| copper | 0.444 | mg | 49.3% |
| manganese | 0.832 | mg | 36.2% |
| selenium | 28 | mcg | 50.9% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 217 | mg | 31.0% | 91% |
| Isoleucine | 363 | mg | 25.9% | 81% |
| Leucine | 664 | mg | 24.3% | 73% |
| Lysine limiting | 225 | mg | 10.7% | 31% |
| Methionine | 399 | mg | 38.0% | 116% |
| Phenylalanine | 756 | mg | 43.2% | 124% |
| Threonine | 288 | mg | 27.4% | 77% |
| Tryptophan | 131 | mg | 46.8% | 133% |
| Valine | 427 | mg | 23.5% | 72% |
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Recipe
See full recipeIngredients
- Bread flour 500 g
- Warm water 300 ml
- Active dry yeast and sugar 1.5 tsp yeast (6 g), 1 tsp sugar
- Salt 1.5 tsp (9 g)
- Sunflower oil 1 tbsp
- Grape molasses (pekmez) 100 ml
- Water, for the molasses dip 200 ml
- Sesame seeds, toasted 150 g
Instructions
- 1
Mix the flour, yeast, sugar, salt, oil and warm water and knead for 10 minutes into a firm, smooth dough; cover and let rise for 1 hour.
- 2
Divide the dough into 8 pieces and roll each into a rope about 70 cm long.
- 3
Fold each rope in half, twist the two strands together and join the ends into a ring about 15 cm across.
- 4
Stir the molasses into the 200 ml of water in a wide bowl and spread the sesame seeds on a plate.
- 5
Dip each ring in the molasses water, then press it into the sesame seeds on both sides so it is thickly coated.
- 6
Place on a lined tray, let rest for 15 minutes and heat the oven to 220C.
- 7
Bake for 18-20 minutes, until deep golden brown, and cool on a rack.