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Hard 1 hr 36 min~310 kcal 6/10
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Hatay Kulce
A spiced Antakya breakfast bread scented with fennel, mahlep, olive oil, sesame, and nigella seeds.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 47 min📖 1 min readServes 8~390 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 22 min cook 60 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 h 47 min- Prep25 min
- Resting/Marinating1 h
- Cooking22 min
Ingredients
8 servings
Quick:
For the dough
- 5 glass(~1000 ml) Flour
- 0.8 glass(~160 ml) Olive oil
- 0.8 glass(~160 ml) Yogurt
- 0.5 glass(~100 ml) Warm milk
- 2 tsp(~10 ml) Dry yeast
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Granulated sugar
- 1.3 dessert spoon(~13 ml) Salt
For the spice mix
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Fennel seeds
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Mahaleb
For the topping
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Nigella seeds
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Instructions
- 1
Mix the warm milk, dry yeast, and sugar, then wait 8 minutes for it to foam.
8 min08:00 - 2
Combine the flour, salt, fennel seeds, and mahaleb in a large bowl.
- 3
Add the olive oil, yogurt, and yeasted milk to the flour and knead into a soft dough.
- 4
Let the dough rise in a covered bowl for 45 minutes.
45 min45:00 - 5
Divide the dough into 8 pieces and shape each into a simit-thick ring or small bun.
- 6
Sprinkle sesame and nigella seeds over the kulce and rest on the tray for 15 minutes.
15 min15:00 - 7
Bake in a 180°C oven for 22 minutes, until the bottoms and tops are browned.
22 min22:00
💡 Tip: If mahaleb feels too dominant, use half the amount; the Hatay style aroma should come through without covering the olive oil flavor in a home oven.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the kulce warm, with strong tea, surk cheese, and tomatoes for a breakfast plate if desired.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~390
kcal calories
10
g protein
45
g carbs
18
g fat
Protein 10%Carbs 47%Fat 43%
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.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Sesame
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 Hatay Kulce make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Hatay Kulce take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 22 minutes, including 60 minutes of passive resting; 107 minutes in total.Is Hatay Kulce difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Hatay Kulce have?
Approximately 390 kcal per serving. Protein: 10g, carbs: 45g, fat: 18g.Which allergens does Hatay Kulce contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Sesame. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Hatay Kulce need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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