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Nutritional Values
340kcal
9gProtein
42gCarbs
15gFat
—Fibre
200 gServing
* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.
Allergens
🥛 Dairy
Bakırcı Dondurması
How to order / say it
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Bakırcı Dondurması — [bah-KIHR-jee don-DOOR-mah-suh]
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I'd like Bakırcı Dondurması, please.
Locally
Bakırcı Dondurması alabilir miyim, lütfen?
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Traditional ice cream based on goat's milk.
Why try it?
A hallmark of Antalya refreshment, Bakırcı Dondurması shows the city’s adaptability in using regional milk to create a unique twist on ice cream famous for its thick texture.
How it tastes
Rich and creamy with a noticeable elasticity, the taste offers a pure milky sweetness that’s smooth and lush on the palate.
Origin & History — first documented: 1920
This style of ice cream has evolved from the early 20th-century local practices of using goat’s milk, implementing traditional freezing methods that give Antalya's dondurma its distinct texture and flavor.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥛 500 ml goat's milk
- 🍯 150 g sugar
- 10 g salep
- 🧂 5 ml vanilla extract
Method
- 1 Heat milk gently, then add sugar and salep.
- 2 Stir constantly until mixture thickens.
- 3 Add vanilla, mix well, and chill thoroughly.
- 4 Churn in an ice cream maker until firm.
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