Gevrek (Sesame Bagels)
Gevrek are Macedonian sesame bagels with a crisp, chewy texture like a soft pretzel. Shape the dough into rings, sprinkle over sesame seeds, and bake!
Servings: 16
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon Instant dry yeast
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups lukewarm water about 112˚F
For the Topping
- white sesame seeds not toasted
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients. Combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a large bowl and whisk it together until completely incorporated.
- Add water. Gradually add in the water while mixing with a spatula; continue to mix until everything is well combined.
- Knead the dough. Transfer the dough to a floured work surface or countertop and knead it for 15 minutes, or until smooth and no longer sticky.
- Rise. Place the dough in a large oiled bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and set aside in a warm spot for 2 hours, until the dough has risen and doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven. Preheat the oven to 400˚F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper, grease them lightly with cooking spray, and set aside.
- Shape the dough. Once the dough is doubled, divide it into equal parts. Roll each one into an about 9-inch log, shape it into a circle, and seal the ends. Then transfer the bagels to the baking sheets.
- Top with sesame seeds. Place the sesame seeds on a plate or a wider bowl. Brush the tops of the bagels with water, then top with the sesame seeds.
- Bake. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve. Remove the sesame bagels from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Gevrek tastes best fresh out of the oven, but they are still good a couple of days later. Store covered.
- We serve Gevrek with a glass of Kefir or just plain yogurt in a bowl.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 73mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 0.001mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
