The Turkish bagel, called simit, is dipped in a mixture of water and grape syrup (dubej) or sometimes sugar water before baking, and then rolled in sesame seeds. This gives the simit its characteristic flavor and crispy crust.
The Turkish bagel, called simit, is dipped in a mixture of water and grape syrup (dubej) or sometimes sugar water before baking, and then rolled in sesame seeds. This gives the simit its characteristic flavor and crispy crust.