Simit (Turkish Bagel)

In a bowl, mix the water and yeast. Add the flour and the salt. Mix well until all the ingredients are combined, then keep kneading the dough on a working surface for about 7-8 min. Once the dough is elastic and beautiful- round it and let it rest for 15 min. Give the dough a fold by kneading it gently. Cover with a towel and let it rest until double in size. Punch the dough. Divide to 60 gr pieces and round each to a ball shape. Let the balls rest for another 15 min. Prepare the coating by mixing all the ingredients besides the sesame. Then open each ball to a long thin strand. Combine two strands and then roll them to a ring shape. Dip the Simits in the molasses mix, then coat them with sesame seeds and place it on a baking tray. Preheat the oven to 450F or 290C. Once the oven is hot, bake the Simits for 20-25 min or until brown. Eat right away. You can also freeze them and eat them every morning for breakfast.