What's the difference between simit and bagels?
Probably the only similarity between simit and bagels is that they're both circular. Simit is not as thick and it's crustier than bagel. The texture of simit is lighter compared to bagels and traditionally, they're fully coated in sesame seeds.  What makes this Turkish bread different than any other bread out there is that it's dipped in a molasses and water mixture before being rolled in a pool of sesame seeds.