Kastamonu Çörek Dessert
Quick answer
Kastamonu Çörek Dessert is made by baking yeast dough and soaking it in a rich syrup. It is a wonderful alternative for lovers of traditional flavors.
- Total time
- 65 dk
- Servings
- 6
- Calories (est.)
- ~320 kcal
- Difficulty
- orta
Kastamonu dessert · syrupy pastry · traditional sweet recipe
65 dk · 6 servings · 320 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups warm milk
- 1 pack instant yeast
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- All-purpose flour as needed (about 4-5 cups)
- 3 cups granulated sugar (for syrup)
- 3.5 cups water (for syrup)
- A few drops of lemon juice
Method
- Mix warm milk, yeast, and sugar in a bowl and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Add vegetable oil, egg, and salt, then stir.
- Gradually add flour to knead a soft dough and let it rise for 40 minutes.
- Shape walnut-sized pieces from the risen dough and place them on a greased baking tray.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 35 minutes until golden brown.
- Boil sugar and water, add lemon juice, and pour the warm syrup over the warm dessert.
For the best syrup absorption, ensure the dessert is slightly cooled and pour warm syrup over it.
FAQ
When should the syrup be poured?
Pour warm syrup over the dessert once it has cooled down slightly from the oven.
How do I know the dough is ready?
The dough is ready when it has doubled in size at room temperature.
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