Eskişehir Simidi
📍 Where Is It Made?
Eskişehir simidi is produced in the province of Eskişehir. All stages of production are carried out within the boundaries of Eskişehir province.
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Cultural and Historical Significance of Eskişehir Simidi
Eskişehir simidi is a traditional variety of simit unique to Eskişehir. Its shape resembles a twist and it is prepared by dipping it in warm fig molasses, a method that distinguishes it from other simits. Historically, it was also consumed within Eskişehir’s bathhouse culture. Every stage of production must take place exclusively within the boundaries of Eskişehir province.
Characteristics
- Its exterior is crisp and its interior is soft.
- The baked simit weighs 100–110 grams.
- It contains 12–15 grams of sesame on its surface.
- Its shape is formed by twisting two strands into a spiral and forming a ring.
Ingredients 📝
- Wheat flour
- Water
- Salt
- Yeast
- Fig molasses
- Sesame
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Preparation 👩🍳
- Dough is prepared by kneading wheat flour, water, salt, and yeast together.
- After fermentation, the dough is shaped into two strands, twisted into a spiral, and formed into a ring.
- It is dipped in fig molasses at a temperature of 80–100°C.
- Sesame is applied to its surface.
- It is baked for 10–15 minutes at 260–270°C in a stone oven heated with oak wood.
When Is It Eaten? ⏰
- At breakfast
- During tea time
- As a snack throughout the day
Today
Eskişehir simidi is a registered product. It was officially registered with a geographical indication on 4 April 2022 under registration number 1058. The registration application was submitted on 23 December 2019 by the Eskişehir Chamber of Commerce.
