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Medium 2 hr 12 min~340 kcal 2/10
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Kastamonu Cırık Dessert
A registered Turkish fried batter dessert from Kastamonu, soaked in syrup and served crisp-edged.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 51 min📖 1 min readServes 8~340 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 26 min cook 60 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 h 51 min- Prep25 min
- Resting/Marinating1 h
- Cooking26 min
Ingredients
8 servings
Quick:
For the dough
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) Flour
- 0.8 su bardağı(~160 ml) Yogurt
- 2 adet Eggs
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Dry yeast
- 0.8 su bardağı(~160 ml) Warm water
- 1 tutam Salt
For the syrup
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Granulated sugar
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Water
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Lemon juice
For frying
- 2.5 su bardağı(~500 ml) Vegetable oil
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Instructions
- 1
Mix the warm water, dry yeast, and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar and wait for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 2
Whisk the flour, yogurt, eggs, salt, and yeasted water into a pourable dough.
- 3
Cover the dough and let it ferment for 40 minutes.
40 min40:00 - 4
For the syrup, boil the granulated sugar, water, and lemon juice for 9 minutes, then let it become warm.
9 min09:00 - 5
Heat the vegetable oil to 170°C and drop small spoonfuls of dough into it.
- 6
Fry the cirik pieces for 4 minutes, until golden.
32 min32:00 - 7
Dip the fried pieces in warm syrup for 3 minutes, drain, and transfer to a serving plate.
3 min03:00
💡 Tip: Drain excess oil before dropping the dough pieces into syrup; hot oil forms a layer on the syrup and makes the dessert heavy.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve Kastamonu cirik tatlisi in small portions with Turkish coffee and optional plain walnut pieces.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~340
kcal calories
6
g protein
52
g carbs
12
g fat
Protein 7%Carbs 61%Fat 32%
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
- Egg
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 Kastamonu Cırık Dessert make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Kastamonu Cırık Dessert take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 26 minutes, including 60 minutes of passive resting; 111 minutes in total.Is Kastamonu Cırık Dessert difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Kastamonu Cırık Dessert have?
Approximately 340 kcal per serving. Protein: 6g, carbs: 52g, fat: 12g.Which allergens does Kastamonu Cırık Dessert contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Kastamonu Cırık Dessert need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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