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A pastry made with cheese and sugar unique to Gaziantep, requiring skill to prepare. The process of preparing the filling and fermenting the dough is important.



Local Name
Pastry with Cheese
Recommended Season
All Seasons
Preferences
Vegetarian
Ingredients
Cheese (semi-fat or full-fat
Unsalted)
Powdered sugar
Egg
Sadeyağ
Butter
Pistachio (optional)
Pastry dough: flour
Water
Salt
Fresh bread yeast
Coating: fresh bread yeast
Water
Sugar
A pastry made with cheese and sugar unique to Gaziantep, requiring skill to prepare. The process of preparing the filling and fermenting the dough is important.
After the dough has risen, it is rolled out, coated with a mixture, filled with the filling, and the edges are sealed. Baked for 10–15 minutes. Served hot or at room temperature.