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Nutritional Values

🔥280kcal
💪7gProtein
🌾45gCarbs
🥑10gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️100 gServing

* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🌱 Sesame

Tahini Antalya Bread

How to order / say it
Say it Tahinli Antalya Ekmeği — [tah-HEE-ne AN-tal-yah EK-meh-ee]
Order I'd like the tahini Antalya bread, please.
Locally Tahinli Antalya ekmeği alabilir miyim, lütfen?
Say locally

Sweet flatbread swirled with tahini and sesame, perfect for breakfast.

Why try it?

This bread is a breakfast staple in Antalya, embodying the warm, nutty flavors of sesame and the region's love for simple, yet rich baked goods.

How it tastes

Soft and slightly chewy, with a luscious tahini swirl that provides a sweet, nutty aroma and taste, complementing morning tea perfectly.

Origin & History — first documented: 1950

Bread with tahini swirl became prominent in Antalya in the mid-20th century as a hearty morning meal, championed by local bakeries for its simplicity and heartiness.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 250 g all-purpose flour
  • 🥣 100 g tahini
  • 30 g sesame seeds
  • 🍯 50 g sugar
  • 🌾 7 g yeast
  • 120 ml water
  • 🫒 20 ml olive oil
  • 🧂 1 tsp salt

Method

  1. 1 Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt; add water and olive oil, knead to a soft dough.
  2. 2 Let dough rise for an hour until doubled.
  3. 3 Roll dough, spread tahini, sprinkle sesame seeds, and roll up tightly.
  4. 4 Shape bread, let rise again, then bake at 200°C for 25 minutes.
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