turkish bread rings

May 14th, 2008

You possibly will not believe you could lose weight while on a diet which includes turkish bread rings but it is obtainable. The key is to not eat turkish bread rings or other high calorie bread every day but in moderation.

For instance, I allow myself these kinds of food once per week. I eat a calorie controlled diet 6 days a week, say 1200 to 1800 calories each day, and then 1 day, I eat whatever I like – without going crazy of course.

I have been eating this way for the last month and it has helped me to lose 5 kilos. I have not accelerated my exercise routine or taken any supplements or diet aids. I have only been aware of what I eat most days of the week and then eat whatever I like one day of the week.

On my one day off per week, I tend to eat middle eastern food. I never thought I could lose 5 kilos while eating middle eastern meals but am very happy to see it can work. If you want to try some middle eastern food, I propose you make turkish bread rings which is one of my best loved middle eastern recipes.

Turkish Bread Rings (Simit)

2 package active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups warm water (105 to 115 degrees F)
1 1/2 cups lukewarm milk (scalded, then cooled)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 1/2 to 7 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg
1 teaspoon water
3/4 cup sesame seed

Dissolve yeast in warm water in large bowl. Stir in milk, sugar, salt, oil and 3 cups of the flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to make dough easy to handle. Turn dough onto generously floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Place in greased bowl; turn greased side up. Cover; let rise in warm place until double, about 45 minutes. Dough is ready if indentation remains when touched.

Punch dough down; divide into 8 equal parts. Roll and shape each part into a 24-inch long rope; moisten ends with water. Bring ends of rope together, and pinch to form a rings about 6 inches in diameter.

Beat egg and 2 teaspoons water with fork. Spread sesame seed on dinner plate. Brush each ring with egg mixture; dip into sesame seed. Place rings, sesame seed side up, on large greased cookie sheets. Cover loosely; let rise until double, about 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Bake until rings are golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes.

You can alter the recipe to make it quite a bit healthier or with less calories as this can aid you to lose 5 kilos quickly. It worked for me and could assist you to lose weight as well.

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