2 simits in wrapping paper
A simit (Turkish), qeluro/qelora(called by Assyrians in Aramaic language), koulouri (Greek: κουλούρι), đevrek (Serbian: ђеврек) or gevrek (Bulgarian: геврек) is a circular bread with sesame seeds, very common in Turkey, as well as in Greece, Serbia, Bulgaria and other parts of the Balkans and Middle East such as Lebanon. The characteristics of simit (size, crunchiness/chewiness, etc.) tend to vary by region. In the city of İzmir, simit is known as "gevrek," (literally, 'crisp') although it is very similar to the Istanbul variety.
Simit is generally eaten plain, or for breakfast with jelly, jam, or cheese.
Simit and koulouri are often sold by street vendors who either have a simit trolley or carry the simit on their head. Street merchants generally advertise simit as fresh ("Taze simit!"/"Taze gevrek!" [in İzmir]).
Simit is also known as "Turkish Donut" in USA.
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