Turkish Simit

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1. 1Step 1: In the bowl of a stand mixer, mix sugar, yeast, 4 cups flour and salt.
2. 2Step 2: Add in warm water and vegetable oil. Mix using the dough hook until the dough comes together and is a bit sticky. If the dough is not coming together, add 2-3 tablespoons all purpose flour.
3. 3Step 3: Knead the dough using the dough hook for about 8 minutes until it's no longer sticky. Cover and let it rise for 1.5 hours until it doubles in size.
4. 4Step 4: Meanwhile, toast the sesame seeds in a pan. And mix the molasses with 1/2 cup water.
5. 5Step 5: After 1.5 hours, punch the dough down and divide it into 16 pieces. Roll out 2 pieces into 25 inch tubes each and lay them parallel to each other.
6. 6Step 6: Roll the tubes in opposite directions to make a twist. Meet the ends and pinch them together to make a ring. Repeat with the remaining 14 pieces to make 7 more rings.
7. 7Step 7: Dip each ring in molasses and water mixture then in sesame seeds and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8. 8Step 8: Cover loosely and let it rise for another 20 minutes.
9. 9Step 9: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
10. 10Step 10: Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes until the simits are brown and fully cooked.