Gevrek

Gevrek is the name used for simit, a Turkish sesame-crusted ring bread, in İzmir and surrounding areas. It is made by shaping yeasted dough into a ring, coating it with sesame seeds, and baking it. Compared with İstanbul-style simit, it is usually thinner and crispier. It is common in the region at breakfast and as a street food.

Where It’s Used

“Coat the gevrek with fresh sesame seeds and bake at high heat until crisp.”