Mix warm milk, warm water, sugar, instant yeast, and vegetable oil in a mixing bowl
Stir until sugar and yeast are dissolved
Add salt and gradually add flour while kneading to form a soft dough
Cover with a clean cloth and let rise for about 30 minutes
Punch down the risen dough and divide into 16 equal pieces
Shape each piece into a ball, then roll into two strips
Twist the strips together and form into rings by connecting the ends
Cover shaped dough with a cloth to prevent drying
Mix grape molasses with water
Dip each simit into the molasses-water mixture
Coat generously with toasted sesame seeds
Place on parchment paper on a baking tray
Bake in a preheated 180°C oven without fan for 25 minutes
Serve warm
