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Kars Ketesi
Hard 1 hr 36 min~310 kcal 6/10
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Mardin Kilice
A spiced Mardin ring bread scented with mahlep, fennel, cinnamon, ginger, milk, butter, sesame, and nigella.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 54 min📖 1 min readServes 8~410 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
30 min prep 24 min cook 60 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 h 54 min- Prep30 min
- Resting/Marinating1 h
- Cooking24 min
Ingredients
8 servings
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For the dough
- 5 glass(~1000 ml) Flour
- 120 g Butter
- 1 glass(~200 ml) Warm milk
- 1 pcs Egg
- 0.8 glass(~160 ml) Granulated sugar
- 2 tsp(~10 ml) Dry yeast
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Salt
For the spice mix
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Mahaleb
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Fennel seeds
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Ginger
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 1 tablespoon of the sugar, then let it foam for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 2
Combine the flour, mahaleb, crushed fennel seeds, cinnamon, ginger, and salt in a large bowl.
- 3
Add the melted butter, egg, remaining sugar, and yeasted milk to the flour and knead into a smooth dough.
- 4
Let the dough rise covered for 45 minutes.
45 min45:00 - 5
Divide the dough into 8 pieces and shape them into rings or small braided buns.
- 6
Sprinkle sesame and nigella seeds over the kilice and rest on the tray for 15 minutes.
15 min15:00 - 7
Bake in a 180°C oven for 24 minutes, until browned and the spice aroma is clear.
24 min24:00
💡 Tip: If you cannot find besbase, use only a tiny amount of nutmeg; too much nutmeg can make the gentle spice balance of Mardin buns taste soapy.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve kilice warm or at room temperature, with strong tea and unsalted cheese if desired.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~410
kcal calories
9
g protein
50
g carbs
18
g fat
Protein 9%Carbs 50%Fat 41%
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
- 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 Mardin Kilice make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Mardin Kilice take?
Prep 30 minutes, cooking 24 minutes, including 60 minutes of passive resting; 114 minutes in total.Is Mardin Kilice difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Mardin Kilice have?
Approximately 410 kcal per serving. Protein: 9g, carbs: 50g, fat: 18g.Which allergens does Mardin Kilice contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg, Sesame. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Mardin Kilice need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
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