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Walnut Komec Bread

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Walnut Komec is one of the most popular pastries unique to Zonguldak, characterized as a special bread filled with rich walnuts. Baked traditionally, it stands out among the traditional bakery items in Türkiye.

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Consumed especially during breakfast and tea hours, Walnut Komec is freshly baked daily across Zonguldak. It is prepared by adding plenty of olive oil and crushed walnuts into the dough, then rolling it tightly. You can discover the historical bakeries in the city by visiting the Harita section.

Ingredients

  • 5 cups of flour
  • 1 pack of fresh yeast
  • 2 cups of warm water
  • 1 cup of crushed walnuts
  • 1.5 chickpea cups of olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon of salt

Preparation

  1. Dissolve the yeast in warm water with salt, add flour, and knead into a soft dough.
  2. Let the dough ferment and rise for about 45 minutes.
  3. Divide the dough into balls and roll them out using a rolling pin.
  4. Brush with olive oil, sprinkle generously with walnuts, roll tightly, and place on a baking tray.
  5. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C until the top turns golden brown.

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