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    Cooking Gorgeous » MSN Posts

    15 Delicious Turkish Pastries You Should Try

    Published: May 10, 2024 by Ayla Clulee · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Check out this collection of 15 Delicious Turkish Savory Pastries that has been around for centuries as a special part of Turkish Culture.

    From cheesy Turkish Rolls (Sigara Boregi) to flaky Boyoz Pastry and delicious Karadeniz Pidesi, these savory baked goods are excellent as a snack or appetizer.

    Turkish Lahmacun

    6 pieces of lahmacun
    Ayla Clulee

    Homemade Turkish Lahmacun (or Lahmajun-Lahmajoun) is a super-thin crispy flatbread topped with minced beef or lamb mixed with vegetables, herbs, and spices.

    You can find this popular street / fast food everywhere in Turkey, in restaurants, cafes, and fast-food shops.

    To learn more: Turkish Lahmacun

    Su Boregi - Water Borek

    freshly baked and portioned su Boregi
    Ayla Clulee

    Su Boregi which means "Water Borek" is one of the most loved boreks in Turkey, and is by far the best of all Turkish Pastries. 

    Us Turks love these delicious savory treats and we eat them for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or as a snack any time of the day.

    To learn more: Su boregi - Water Borek

    Turkish Pide Bread

    Ramazan pidesi is portioned before serving
    Ayla Clulee

    Delicious, fluffy, and slightly chewy Turkish Pide Bread - Ramazan Pidesi (or Ramadan Pide) is a no-knead flatbread traditionally eaten during holy Ramadan. 

    This authentic Turkish Bread is best when served warm, fresh out of the oven. 

    In Turkey, bakeries make this Ramadan Bread a couple of hours before iftar (the evening meal during Ramazan).

    To learn more: Turkish Pide Bread - Ramazan Pidesi

    Simit - Turkish Sesame Bagels

    simit Turkish bagel
    Ayla Clulee

    Simit (also known as Simit Bread or Turkish Sesame Bagel), is a sesame-crusted circular bread that is usually served for breakfast. 

    It is often sprinkled with sesame seeds and has a slightly sweet and nutty taste. 

    Simit bread is one of the most popular street foods in Turkey and you can easily buy them from cafes, bakeries, or small food carts.

    To learn more: Simit (Turkish Sesame Bagel)

    Pogaca - Turkish Cheese Buns

    inside of Pogaca has a cheese and herb filling
    Ayla Clulee

    Pogaca (Turkish Cheese Buns) is one of the most popular savory pastries in Turkey. 

    Just like Fatayer - Homemade Lebanese Pies, they are perfect as a quick breakfast on the go, a tasty snack when you feel peckish, or a great addition to your kids' lunch box.

    To learn more: Pogaca (Turkish Cheese Buns)

    Beef Borek

    Kiymali Borek cut in half and showing the filling
    Ayla Clulee

    Turkish cuisine has a very large selection of borek recipes of all types and Kiymali Borek (Turkish Meat Burek) is probably one of the most popular among them.

    These scrumptious Turkish pastries are perfect for parties as finger food as well as for breakfast/brunch, picnics, or packed lunches.

    To learn more: Kiymali Borek (Turkish Meat Burek)

    Cheese and Mushroom Pide

    dipping a slice of mushroom pide in egg yolk
    Ayla Clulee

    Turkish Cheese Pide (translated as Kasarli Pide) with Mushrooms is a type of flatbread topped with veggies and Kasar cheese, very similar to pizza but without tomato sauce. 

    This cheesy mushroom flatbread is buttery, packed with flavor, very easy to make, and perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner.

    To learn more: Cheese Pide with Mushrooms - Kasarli Pide

    Bazlama - Fluffy Turkish Flat Bread

    bazlama flatbread
    Ayla Clulee

    Bazlama is a soft and fluffy Turkish Flatbread that has become more popular over the last few decades. 

    It is great for dipping into Chicken and Dumpling Soup, Moroccan Harira Lamb and Chickpeas Soup, or Kapuska\Turkish Cabbage Stew but also a very popular component of a traditional Turkish breakfast. 

    This fluffy Turkish flatbread is best when served warm and freshly cooked.

    To learn more: Bazlama (Turkish Flatbread)

    Spinach Borek

    Ayla Clulee

    Spinach Borek (Ispanakli Borek) is a delicious Turkish pastry made of thin flaky dough called "yufka" filled with spinach and onions.

    You can add cheese (Spinach and Feta Pie - Ispanakli Peynirli Borek) or mince (Phyllo Meat and Spinach Pie - Egyptian Goulash) to spinach filling for extra flavor and make it even more exciting!

    These delightful savory pastries are the most popular breakfast item or a snack on the go!

    To learn more: Spinach Borek (Ispanakli Borek)

    Turkish Flatbread with Meat

    Ayla Clulee

    Turkish Kiymali Pide is an authentic Turkish flatbread topped with ground lamb or beef mixed with peppers, onions, and tomatoes. 

    They are shaped in a long oval and traditionally cooked in a wood oven. 

    The good news is that my pide recipe explains how to cook this delicious Turkish flatbread at home without needing a wood oven!

    To learn more: Kiymali Pide - Turkish Flatbread with Meat

    Turkish Pancakes - Gozleme

    4 pieces of gozleme served with tomatoes, peppers and parsley
    Ayla Clulee

    Gozleme, also known as Turkish Pancakes, is a delicious savory Turkish flatbread filled with a variety of ingredients like mince, cheese, spinach, or potatoes. 

    If you've ever traveled to Turkey or even just walked around a Turkish neighborhood, you've probably come across gozleme.

    To learn more: Gozleme (Turkish Pancakes)

    Boyoz - Flaky Turkish Pastries

    freshly baked flaky and crispy bozo pastries
    Ayla Clulee

    Boyoz pastry is a traditional Turkish street food that is made from a simple dough that consists of flour, water, and sometimes a touch of olive oil.

    The dough is then left to rest, allowing it to develop its characteristic crispy and flaky texture.

    The unique texture and flavor of Boyoz set it apart from other pastries.

    To learn more: Turkish Boyoz Pastry Recipe

    Cig Borek - Chebureki

    cig borek - Chebureki served with salad
    Ayla Clulee

    Çiğ Börek (Çiborek or Chebureki) is a thin crispy deep-fried pastry filled with ground beef, onions, and spices. 

    They are perfect as an appetizer, breakfast/brunch item, or snack on the go.

    To learn more: Cig Borek - Chebureki

    Karadeniz Pidesi

    sliced Karadeniz Pidesi
    Ayla Clulee

    Karadeniz Pidesi (or Kapali Bafra Pidesi) is a type of Turkish Pide made with a simple and delicious filling consisting of minced beef, onions, and spices. 

    This traditional staple Turkish dish is the perfect comfort food on a cold winter’s day as well as a hearty snack on a sunny summer’s day.

    To learn more: Karadeniz Pidesi

    Sigara Boregi - Turkish Cheese Rolls

    Ayla Clulee

    Sigara Boregi (Turkish Cheese Rolls) are crispy Turkish appetizers/snacks made with thin and flaky filo sheets called "yufka", filled with feta cheese, and then shallow-fried for extra crispness.

    It is a versatile pastry that can be enjoyed at any time of the day.

    To learn more: Sigara Boregi (Turkish Cheese Rolls)

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