Koulouri
Athens, Greece
A sesame-crusted bread ring sold from street carts from early morning.
Why locals eat it
A morning commuter ritual in Athens, sold by vendors at metro exits and squares.
Local tip
Buy it before 9am; later batches are noticeably drier.
Typically made with
flour, sesame seeds, yeast. Recipes vary — always check with the vendor if you have allergies.