Simit is one of the most iconic food symbols of Istanbul and Turkey, a round bread coated with sesame seeds that has maintained its place among the people for centuries.
According to some historical sources, simit was popular in Istanbul during the Ottoman era, and even in the famous 17th-century travelogue “Seyahatname” by Evliya Çelebi, there are references to simit bakeries and itinerant vendors. The traditional method of making simit involves shaping the dough by hand, rolling it in grape molasses, sprinkling sesame seeds, and then baking it in a traditional oven.
Until the 1950s, the method of making simit was almost identical across different Turkish cities. However, with migration and economic changes, a simpler and faster version became popular in Istanbul.
Interestingly, the word “Simit” was officially added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2019, which sparked many reactions within Turkey and highlighted the special place this bread holds in Turkish culture.
In this video, you’ll see the traditional process of making simit at the famous Galata Simitçisi bakery in Istanbul, a true representation of a simple yet deeply rooted bread.
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