ALANYA STYLE PASTRY (GÖÇ ÇÖREĞİ)

Traditional Baked Specialty from Alanya

🧾 Ingredients (Serves 10)

• 9 cups flour
• 3 eggs (reserve 1 yolk for topping)
• 2 cups yogurt
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 pack margarine or 1 cup butter (melted)
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• Juice of 1 lemon (or نصف tea glass vinegar)
• Walnuts (for topping)

👩‍🍳 Preparation

Mix egg whites, yogurt, and melted fat in a large bowl.
Add salt and baking soda. Squeeze lemon juice over the baking soda and mix.

Gradually add flour and knead until a soft dough (earlobe consistency) is formed.

🔥 Cooking

• Place the dough into a greased baking tray
• Brush with egg yolk
• Slice into portions
• Place half a walnut on each slice
• Bake in a preheated 150°C oven until golden brown

🍽️ Serving Suggestion

Serve warm or at room temperature.
Perfect for breakfast or tea time.

🌾 Local Note

Known as “Migration Pastry”, this dish has historical roots in Alanya.
It was traditionally prepared as a durable and nourishing food for long journeys.