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Pumpkin Pastry

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Pumpkin Pastry (Kabakli Borek) is a unique sweet pastry from Zonguldak, made with sweet pumpkin and sugar. This distinctive recipe contrasts with the usual savory pastries common throughout Türkiye.

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Made by rolling finely rolled phyllo dough filled with grated pumpkin, granulated sugar, and crushed walnuts, this pastry is rolled into shape. In Zonguldak culture, it is especially served during holidays. You can find pastry shops serving this by checking the Harita section.

Ingredients

  • 4 sheets of phyllo dough
  • 500 grams of grated pumpkin
  • 1 cup of granulated sugar
  • 1 cup of crushed walnuts
  • 1.5 chickpea cups of vegetable oil

Preparation

  1. Mix the grated pumpkin with granulated sugar and crushed walnuts to prepare the filling.
  2. Lay the phyllo dough on a flat surface and brush lightly with vegetable oil.
  3. Spread the pumpkin mixture evenly over the dough.
  4. Roll the dough tightly and place it in a spiral shape on a greased baking tray.
  5. Bake at 180°C until the top turns golden brown.

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