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Katmer – Gaziantep Crispy Walnut Pastry Recipe

Gaziantep's iconic flaky pastry — thin dough layered with butter, walnuts and sugar, cooked on a hot griddle.

Prep 20 minCook 20 minTotal 1 h 10 minServings 6Difficulty Medium

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Make and rest the dough

Combine the flour, salt and half the sugar. Add the egg and warm water and knead into a soft dough. Rest for 30 minutes.

Roll out and fill

Roll the dough out thinly, brush with melted butter and scatter over the chopped walnuts and remaining sugar.

Fold and roll into layers

Fold the dough to enclose the filling and roll out thinly again. Repeat this folding and rolling several times to build up layers.

Cook on a hot griddle

Cook on a hot dry griddle or pan, brushing each side with butter, until both sides are lightly golden.

Time's up! Enjoy your meal.

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