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Simit Simit These dry biscuits with sesame seeds are sold by street vendors throughout the Middle East. In Turkey, Kandil Simidi are included on the table spread for Kandil Geceleri celebrations of the Prophet's conception, birthday, Ascent, the revelation of his mission, and the Night of Power when the mosques are lit throughout the night. Total time 2 hours Dough preparation 45 minutes Baking 30 minutes Cooling 45 minutes Dough 3-1/4 cups all purpose flour 3/4 tsp. salt 2-1/4 tsp. baking powder 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) unsalted butter 3/4 cup olive oil 6 tbsp. milk 1 large egg 6 tbsp. water Topping Milk or lightly beaten egg Sesame seeds Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Combine the flour, salt and baking powder in a mixing bowl. In another bowl, whisk together the butter, olive, milk, egg, and water. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the liquid. Stir together to form a soft dough. Dust your hands with flour and roll walnut-sized pieces of dough into "snakes," 8" long by 1/2" thick. Fold each snake in half and twist it along its length. As you wish, pinch together the ends of each "snake" to form a circle, or leave them straight. Place them an inch apart on a lightly greased or parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush them with the milk or egg, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and bake on the center rack of the oven for a half-hour, or until golden. Cool them on wire racks and store in a tightly closed container. Serve with tea or coffee, yogurt, cheese or jam. Makes 24 simit. From http://www.superluminal.com/cookbook/bread_simit.html
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