İstanbul Simidi (Sesame-Crusted Turkish Bread Rings)

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In a large bowl, combine 4 cups of all-purpose flour with 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1 tablespoon of salt. Mix well before adding 1 tablespoon of active dry yeast and carefully incorporating it with the dry ingredients.

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4 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon sugar

1 tablespoon salt

1 tablespoon active dry yeast

1 1/2 cups warm water

1/4 cup molasses

1/2 cup sesame seeds

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For a softer texture, add an extra tablespoon of water if the dough feels too dry during kneading.

Ensure the water for activating yeast is warm, not hot, to prevent killing the yeast.

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