Turkish simit enters Oxford English Dictionary (2024)

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What does simit mean in Turkish? ›

Simit is a circular bread, typically encrusted with sesame seeds or, less commonly, poppy, flax or sunflower seeds, found across the cuisines of the former Ottoman Empire and the Middle East, especially in Armenia, Turkey and the Balkans.

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Simit is an easy-to-make Turkish bread coated in sesame seeds. Sometimes called a Turkish Bagel, this simit recipe is delicious on its own, or sliced in half to make a sandwich. Serve it as part of a breakfast, lunch or brunch spread.

They have a crispy exterior and a soft doughy interior, which can be created using a standard bread dough mixture. The distinctive taste of Simit comes from a combination of toasted sesame seeds and a grape molasses glaze. Grape molasses can be found online or at Middle-Eastern supermarkets.

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simit in British English

(ˈsɪmɪt ) noun. a ring-shaped Turkish bread roll. Collins English Dictionary.

The simit, for example, is sweeter than a classic New York-style bagel, and the texture couldn't be more opposite. While a New York-style bagel is known for its thick crust and dense, chewy interior, a simit is lighter and less doughy, though still crisp on the outside.

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Simit is usually eaten for breakfast. You can eat it with cheese, tomatoes and cucumbers. There are many types of simit. Some simit's are made from soft and some Simit's are made from a crunchy bread.