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Nutritional Values

🔥450kcal
💪6gProtein
🌾52gCarbs
🥑24gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️100 gServing

* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy

Gogal

How to order / say it
Say it Qoqal — [goh-gahl]
Order I'd like a Gogal, please.
Locally Qoqal istəyirəm.
Say locally

Layered pastry with spices, specific to Sheki.

Why try it?

Gogal is a testament to Sheki’s skillful baking traditions, its layers representing the blending of local history and flavor. It captures the essence of Sheki’s festive and warm welcoming spirit, perfect as both street food and ceremonial treat.

How it tastes

Flaky and infused with aromatic spices like cinnamon and saffron. Each bite provides a warm, enveloping sweetness with a crunchy texture that is both light and indulgent.

Origin & History — first documented: 1855

Emerging in the mid-19th century, Gogal became associated with Nowruz and other cultural festivities, embodying the vibrant cultural tapestry of Sheki with its rich aroma and intricate layers.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 250 g flour
  • 🥛 100 g butter
  • 🧂 2 g cinnamon
  • 🧂 0.5 g saffron
  • 🍯 50 g sugar

Method

  1. 1 Prepare dough with butter and flour.
  2. 2 Roll and layer with spiced sugar.
  3. 3 Bake until golden and flaky.

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