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Easy 45 min~280 kcal 2/10
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Pomak Dessert
A syrup-soaked Thracian Pomak dessert, also known as brakana, made with yogurt dough and served in soft squares.
Hard⏱️ 3 hr📖 1 min readServes 8~354 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 35 min cook 120 min rest
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Timeline
Total 3 h- Prep25 min
- Resting/Marinating2 h
- Cooking35 min
Ingredients
8 servings
Quick:
For the dough
- 2 adet Eggs
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Yogurt
- 0.7 su bardağı(~140 ml) Vegetable oil
- 2.5 su bardağı(~500 ml) Flour
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Semolina
- 1 paket Baking powder
For the syrup
- 2.5 su bardağı(~500 ml) Sugar
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) Water
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Lemon juice
For serving
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Coconut
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Pistachios
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Instructions
- 1
Boil the sugar and water in a pot for 10 minutes, add the lemon juice, and let the syrup cool until warm.
10 min10:00 - 2
Whisk the eggs, yogurt, and vegetable oil in a bowl.
- 3
Add the flour, semolina, and baking powder and make a soft dough.
- 4
Spread the dough in an oiled tray and smooth the top with a spatula.
- 5
Bake at 180°C for 32 minutes, until the top is browned.
32 min32:00 - 6
Wait 5 minutes, then drizzle the warm syrup over the dessert.
5 min05:00 - 7
Once it absorbs the syrup for 2 hours, serve with coconut and pistachios.
2 hr120:00
💡 Tip: After the dessert comes out of the oven, wait 5 minutes before pouring on the warm syrup; pouring too early makes the top crust doughy.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve Pomak dessert in small slices with coconut, pistachios, and optional Turkish coffee.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Omega-3
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin E
- Magnesium
Nutrition (per serving)
~354
kcal calories
6
g protein
55
g carbs
12
g fat
Protein 7%Carbs 63%Fat 30%
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
- 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 Pomak Dessert make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Pomak Dessert take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 35 minutes, including 120 minutes of passive resting; 180 minutes in total.Is Pomak Dessert difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Pomak Dessert have?
Approximately 354 kcal per serving. Protein: 6g, carbs: 55g, fat: 12g.Which allergens does Pomak Dessert contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Pomak Dessert need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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