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Ekmek Kadayifi

Breads, Flatbreads and Savory Pastries

Ekmek kadayifi is a specialty dessert of Turkish cuisine also known in many regions that were historically part of the Ottoman Empire; in Greek cuisine it is known as ekmek kataifi. Its Turkish name translates as kadayif made of bread, describing its preparation, and it is usually served with kaymak, a kind of clotted cream. It is historically a regional specialty of Afyonkarahisar, where it is served at special events and may be topped with the cherries the region produces in quantity. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

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1. Ekmek kadayifi (Wikipedia)
  • Introduction
    The dessert is usually served with kaymak, a kind of clotted cream.
  • Introduction
    Ekmek kadayıfı is a specialty dessert of Turkish cuisine but it is also known in many regions that were historically part of the Ottoman Empire.
  • Uses Ingredient: Bread, Infobox main_ingredient field: Bread
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Ekmek kadayıfı (Wikipedia)
  • Expresses Tradition: Ramadan and Eid Feasting Traditions, Article body
    It is served at iftar meals during Ramadan.
  • In Cuisine: Turkish Cuisine, lead paragraph
    Ekmek kadayıfı is a specialty dessert of Turkish cuisine but it is also known in many regions that were historically part of the Ottoman Empire.
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