Simit - Turkish Street Snack by boocik04
The simit is a popular quick snack, sold from glass covered carts by street vendors. It is made from a circular ring of bread topped with sesame seeds. The simit seller has long been a common sight in the city streets of Turkey. The traditional ingredients for simit commonly include flour, butter, eggs, olive oil, milk and, naturally, sesame seeds to go on top and their preparation is relatively quick and simple. The simit differs significantly from the bagel, which it resembles, in its firm texture, thinner bread and larger central space. Simit, as this name suggests, is at its best when the bread is fresh and crispy.