Maun Simit (5 Pieces) – 550 g

Maun Turkish Simit – 5 Pieces (550 g)

Simit is a ring-shaped Turkish bread, dipped in grape molasses and coated in toasted sesame seeds before baking. This pack contains five Maun simit, made in the traditional Turkish street-bakery style and packed by Robin Food. Warm them in the oven and you get the crisp, nutty crust and soft, chewy middle that makes simit the star of a Turkish breakfast.

Key facts

• Pack size: 5 simit, 550 g in total
• Brand: Maun
• Texture: crisp sesame crust, soft inside
• Delivery: shipped chilled in insulated packaging across the UK
• Do not refreeze once thawed

Is simit the same as a bagel?

Simit is often called a "Turkish bagel", but it is made differently. A bagel is boiled in water before baking; simit is dipped in diluted grape molasses (pekmez) and rolled in sesame seeds, which gives it a thinner, crunchier crust and a lighter, less dense crumb. The word was added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2019.

How to warm simit for the best crunch

1. Preheat the oven to around 180°C (160°C fan).
2. Place the simit directly on the oven rack or a baking tray.
3. Warm for 5 to 7 minutes until the crust is crisp and the sesame smells toasty.
4. Leave to cool for a minute, then serve.

How to serve simit

• As part of a Turkish breakfast with white cheese, kaşar, olives, tomatoes and cucumber
• Split and spread with butter and honey, or with tahini and pekmez
• Toasted with melted kaşar cheese as a quick simit tost
• Alongside a glass of Turkish tea, coffee or ayran
• With eggs, for example a pan of menemen

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy simit near me in the UK?

If there is no Turkish bakery nearby, you can order Maun simit online from Robin Food and have it delivered to your door anywhere in the UK. Orders placed before 10am, Monday to Thursday, are dispatched the same day for next-day delivery.

How should I store simit after delivery?

Simit is stored frozen and delivered chilled, so it may arrive thawed. Keep it in the fridge and eat within 24 hours, warming it in the oven before serving. Do not refreeze once thawed.

What does simit taste like?

Simit has a toasty, nutty flavour from the sesame seeds, a faint sweetness from the grape molasses and a crisp, golden crust with a soft centre.

Is simit vegan?

Traditional simit is made from flour, water, yeast, salt, grape molasses and sesame seeds. Please check the pack label for the full ingredient list and allergen information. Contains sesame and gluten.

Türkçe özet

Maun simit, 5 adet (550 g). Özel ambalajında, soğuk zincirle teslim edilir. Tekrar dondurmadan, fırında ısıtarak tüketilmesi tavsiye edilir. Çay, peynir ve zeytinle klasik bir Türk kahvaltısının vazgeçilmezi.