Ingredients
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1
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2 1/4
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1/4
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3/4
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3/4
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3
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1/3
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1
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Directions
Roscas (Turkish Coffee Cake Rings With Cloves), From Istanbul originally, this recipe appears in A Blessing of Bread by Maggie Glezer Perfect with a cup of coffee or tea The 4-hr time indicated is really from start to finish There is probably about 30-45 minutes of active work during that time, depending on how quick you are , Actually, the name provided here is incorrect This is really called SIMIT and it’s got nothing to do with coffee cake It’s actually a kind of bread that is sold openly in the streets to people as a snack , We enjoyed this with our afternoon tea, and then with breakfast the next day! Fantastic!
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Steps
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1
Done
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In a Medium Bowl, Whisk Together the Yeast, 3/4 Cup of the Flour and the Cloves, Then Whisk in the Water Until Smooth. Let Stand Uncovered For 10-20 Minutes, Until It Begins to Ferment. It May not Puff Up at All. |
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2
Done
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Whisk the Salt, Oil, and Sugar Into the Yeast Slurry Until Smooth and the Salt and Sugar Have Dissolved. Stir in the Remaining Flour All at Once. |
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3
Done
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When the Mix Is a Shaggy Mess, Turn It Out Onto a Work Surface and Knead Until Fairly Smooth, Soft, and Just a Bit Sticky. |
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4
Done
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Put It in a Warm, Clean Bowl, Cover With Plastic Wrap and Let Rise Until at Least Doubled in Size, About 2 Hours. |
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5
Done
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Line a Baking Sheet With Parchment Paper, or Oil It. |
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6
Done
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Divide Dough in Half. Roll One Piece Into a Rectangle, Then Roll It Up Along the Long Side, Evening It and Lengthening It Until It Is About 24 Inches Long and 1 Inch Thick. |
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7
Done
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Bring the Ends Together to Form a Ring, and Pinch Them Together. Transfer to Prepared Sheet. |
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8
Done
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Repeat With the Other Half of the Dough. |
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9
Done
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Cover the Rings With Plastic Wrap and Leave to Rise Until Tripled in Size, About 45-60 Minutes. |
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10
Done
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Put an Oven Rack in the Upper Third Position, and Preheat to 400f. |
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11
Done
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Beat the Egg With a Pinch of Salt, and Glaze the Rings. Sprinkle Generously With Sesame Seeds. |
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12
Done
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Slash the Rings in a Sunburst Pattern, About 1/2 Inch Deep and About 2 Inches Apart to Mark Off Serving Sections. |
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13
Done
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Bake 25-35 Minutes, or Until Very Brown. Rotate the Pan About 20 Minutes Into Baking. |
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14
Done
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Cool Rings on a Rack. |
