Siirt varak keek (dried dough squares in grape molasses)
Ingredients
- 200 gWheat flour
- 6 gSalt
- 150 gWater step 1
- 265 gGrape molasses
- 400 gWater step 4
- 10 gButter
- 200 gWalnut
Grams are the real measure. Glasses and spoons are approximate and vary by ingredient. 1 Turkish glass is 200 ml.
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Cross-section
- Water45%
- Grape molasses22%
- Walnut16%
- Wheat flour16%
- Butter 1%
- Salt 0%
Ingredients by weight, heaviest at the bottom.
Method
Put the flour and salt in a bowl, add the water gradually and knead until the dough is firm and smooth.
Gather the dough, cover it with a cloth and rest it for 20 minutes.
20 minRoll the dough out to half a centimetre thick and cut into 4x4 cm squares. Dry the squares on a clean cloth for 30 minutes.
30 minIn a deep pot bring the molasses, butter and water to a boil.
Add the dried dough squares and cook on low heat for 30 minutes.
30 minTransfer the dough with its syrup to a serving plate, top with the walnuts and serve warm or cold.
Where this recipe comes from
Official: based on a registration or official record.
- TÜRKPATENT Coğrafi İşaret Portalı, tescil no 1799 (Siirt İl Tarım ve Orman Müdürlüğü)Accessed: November 2, 2026
Last changed: November 1, 2026