Seeing wheat flour signifies provision and blessing; rice flour has a similar meaning.
Seeing a ring-shaped bread or simit signifies a suitable husband for an unmarried woman. Wheat flour may also signify honorable knowledge, travel, wealth, trade, weapons, a fortress, religion, guidance, and recovery from illness. It can signify accumulated wealth and family. Kneading wheat flour signifies a journey that reunites one with relatives. Kneading barley flour signifies being a sound and complete believer and prevailing over enemies.