Over the years, I have been part of an international dinner club. The host(s) decide which country they have chosen, and send an email to all participants. They chose the country of Turkey and provided lamb and chicken kebabs. One of the many things I enjoy about these evenings is that I have to research the country, so it's educational as well as a lot of fun. I decided to make a side salad, and Simit rolls using the traditional sesame seed recipe.
Simit is a sesame crusted, circular bread from Turkey. Also known as Turkish bagel, Gevrek or Koulouri, this crusty bread is probably the most common bread in Turkey. It's usually served for breakfast and it always has a ring shape. Simit is usually sold in carts in Istanbul and the people who sell them are called simitci. There is a popular chain in Turkey called Simit Saray which sells simit and other baked goods. They even have a place in NYC on 5th avenue.
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