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Cankiri Hameyli Dessert

Thin starch-dusted dough folds around walnuts into crisp triangles, then finishes with butter and syrup.

Hard⏱️ 4 hr 35 min📖 1 min readServes 10~380 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation

90 min prep 45 min cook 140 min rest

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Total 4 h 35 min

Prep1 h 30 min
Resting/Marinating2 h 20 min
Cooking45 min

Ingredients

10 servings

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For the dough

4 cup(~800 ml) Flour
2 cup(~400 ml) Wheat starch
2 Eggs
1 cup(~200 ml) Yogurt
1 cup(~200 ml) Milk
0.5 cup(~100 ml) Olive oil
2 tbsp(~30 ml) Vinegar
1 pinch Salt
1.5 cup(~300 ml) Walnut kernels
250 g Butter

For the syrup

4 cup(~800 ml) Sugar
4 cup(~800 ml) Water
1 tbsp(~15 ml) Lemon juice

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Instructions

1
Boil the sugar and water for 12 minutes, add lemon juice, cook 3 minutes more and leave until warm.
15 min
15:00
2
Knead a soft dough with egg, yogurt, milk, oil, vinegar, salt and flour.
3
Divide into small balls and rest for 30 minutes.
30 min
30:00
4
Roll the balls thinly with starch and air them on a cloth for 10 minutes.
10 min
10:00
5
Cut the thin sheets into squares, place walnuts in the center and fold into triangle amulet shapes.
6
Arrange the pastries on a tray and drizzle with melted butter.
7
Bake at 180 degrees C for 35 to 40 minutes, until browned.
40 min
40:00
8
Pour the warm syrup over the hot pastries and let it absorb for 45 minutes.
45 min
45:00

💡 Tip: Drying the thin sheets slightly keeps them from sticking as they are folded and makes them crisp after baking.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: After the syrup is absorbed, serve with walnuts and plain Turkish coffee.

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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.

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Calcium
Vitamin C
Vitamin B12

Nutrition (per serving)

~380

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 7%Carbs 50%Fat 43%

GI 45 · Low GIGL 22 · High GL

68.6g

Sugar

2.4g

Fiber

198.9mg

Sodium

16.3g

Saturated fat

Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.

Estimated satiety (per serving)

2/10

Light satiety, you'll get hungry again soon

This recipe may contain allergens

Gluten
Milk
Egg
Tree nuts

Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.

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FAQ

How many servings does Cankiri Hameyli Dessert make?
This recipe serves 10.
How long does Cankiri Hameyli Dessert take?
Prep 90 minutes, cooking 45 minutes, including 140 minutes of passive resting; 275 minutes in total.
Is Cankiri Hameyli Dessert difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.
How many calories does Cankiri Hameyli Dessert have?
Approximately 380 kcal per serving. Protein: 7g, carbs: 48g, fat: 18g.
Which allergens does Cankiri Hameyli Dessert contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.
How many ingredients does Cankiri Hameyli Dessert need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
Is Cankiri Hameyli Dessert filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 2/10; keeps you full only briefly, you may get hungry quickly. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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Instructions

Boil the sugar and water for 12 minutes, add lemon juice, cook 3 minutes more and leave until warm.

15 min

15:00

Knead a soft dough with egg, yogurt, milk, oil, vinegar, salt and flour.

Divide into small balls and rest for 30 minutes.

30 min

30:00

Roll the balls thinly with starch and air them on a cloth for 10 minutes.

10 min

10:00

Cut the thin sheets into squares, place walnuts in the center and fold into triangle amulet shapes.

Arrange the pastries on a tray and drizzle with melted butter.

Bake at 180 degrees C for 35 to 40 minutes, until browned.

40 min

40:00

Pour the warm syrup over the hot pastries and let it absorb for 45 minutes.

45 min

45:00

FAQ

How many servings does Cankiri Hameyli Dessert make?

This recipe serves 10.

How long does Cankiri Hameyli Dessert take?

Prep 90 minutes, cooking 45 minutes, including 140 minutes of passive resting; 275 minutes in total.

Is Cankiri Hameyli Dessert difficult?

This recipe is rated hard.

How many calories does Cankiri Hameyli Dessert have?

Approximately 380 kcal per serving. Protein: 7g, carbs: 48g, fat: 18g.

Which allergens does Cankiri Hameyli Dessert contain?

This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.

How many ingredients does Cankiri Hameyli Dessert need?

This recipe needs 13 ingredients.

Is Cankiri Hameyli Dessert filling?

Satiety bar per serving is 2/10; keeps you full only briefly, you may get hungry quickly. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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