Simit

Simit piled high behind the glass of a red cart in Istanbul, where these sesame rings are sold from carts, kiosks and trays balanced on vendors' heads. The dough is flavored with molasses and rolled in sesame seeds before baking, which gives the crust its deep brown color, a light sweetness and a real crunch over a chewy middle. It is the city's grab-and-go breakfast. Buy one in the morning, tear it into pieces as you walk and find a glass of sweet black tea to go with it.