25 minTraditional Kömbe
A delicious Anatolian pastry infused with aromatic spices and generous butter, perfect for breakfast and tea time.
- Prep
- 25 min
- Cook
- 35 min
- Time
- 60 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 320
- Level
- Moderate
- Heat
- Mild
- Region
- Anatolia
- Vegetarian
Servings6
Measures
1 cup is 200 ml. 1 tea glass is 100 ml. 1 tablespoon is 15 ml. 1 dessert spoon is 10 ml. 1 teaspoon is 5 ml.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup lukewarm milkInstead: oat milk
- 1 packet instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 125 grams melted butterInstead: olive oil
- 1/2 tea glass vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon kömbe spice (allspice, cinnamon, clove blend)
Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.
Method
- 1
Mix lukewarm milk, yeast, and sugar in a bowl and let it activate for 5 minutes.
- 2
Add flour and salt, knead into a soft dough, and let it rise for 45 minutes.
- 3
Divide the risen dough into mandarin-sized pieces and roll each out to the size of a dinner plate.
- 4
Stack the rolled doughs by brushing the melted butter and oil mixture between each layer.
- 5
Sprinkle spices on the top layer, place on a baking sheet, and bake in a preheated 190°C oven until golden.
Note. Adding a little yogurt to the butter mixture between the layers will make your kömbe even softer and tastier.
Questions
What is kömbe spice and how to make it at home?
It can be easily prepared at home by mixing allspice, cinnamon powder, crushed cloves, and optional grated nutmeg.
How to store kömbe without getting stale?
After cooling completely, you can keep it fresh for 2-3 days in an airtight container or a storage bag.
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