Koulouri Thessalonikis/ Greek Sesame Bagels
Introduce
Chef :
Rekha Unni
Koulouri Thessalonikis/ Greek Sesame Bagels
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One of the most popular Greek Street food also called as Greek Sesame Bagels. This is century old snack and if you have visited Grease , then one of the snacks popularly sold across streets and vendors. Named after Ancient Greek City , Thessaloniki , this was sold by Koulouri Vendors hence the name of the dish
Ingredient
Food ration :
3 servings
Cooking time :
16 mins
Cooking instructions
* Step 1
Mix honey in 1/2 cup lukewarm water
* Step 2
In a bowl, add flour and make 2 wells, add yeast and salt. gently mix
* Step 3
Add 2 tsp olive oil and honey water. knead into soft dough
* Step 4
Transfer dough to greased bowl and coat dough with oil
* Step 5
Cover and rest in warm place for 60-90 minutes, the dough will double in size
* Step 6
Add 11/4 cup sesame seeds in wide bowl
* Step 7
Warm water, add sugar and honey in a bowl. stir and dissolve. keep it aside
* Step 8
Gently deflate dough.Dust surface with flour and knead dough for 2-3 minutes
* Step 9
Take small portion of dough. elongate the dough ball as much possible
* Step 10
Bring both ends together, twist and knot. bring edges and seal them together
* Step 11
Dip bagels carefully in sweet syrup first and then in bowl of sesame seeds
* Step 12
Place bagels on prepared baking tray, leaving gap between them
* Step 13
Bake for 16-19 minutes until golden brown in preheated oven at 200
* Step 14
Serve with little feta cheese and cherry tomatoes
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