Famous Gaziantep Koçak Dry Baklava

Dry baklava is one of the most iconic desserts of Turkish cuisine with its crispy texture and rich flavours. Among its many flavours, Gaziantep Koçak, one of the best baklava brands in Turkey, carefully prepares dry baklava, which stands out with its extraordinary craftsmanship and Gaziantep's unique bakery traditions. 

Flour obtained from hard wheat is brought together with Gaziantep's water. The resulting dough is transformed into 40 layers of phyllo, each thinner than paper, by the hands of Antep masters, using rolling pins made of pear wood.

Included in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List, baklava offers the unforgettable taste of one of Turkey's most valuable culinary treasures.  

What is Dry Baklava?

Authentic dry baklava, cooked without any additives and completely natural, is a slightly different version of baklava, the traditional dessert of Turkish cuisine. 

Dry baklava differs from traditional baklava with some important differences:

• Texture: The syrup prepared from natural sugar is poured over the baklava after it is cooked. The syrup keeps the dessert moist and soft. Traditional baklava contains more syrup than dry baklava. Dry baklava has less syrup. This helps the baklava to maintain its crispy texture and makes it less calorific and lighter. This is the clearest definition of why dry baklava is crispy.

• Sweetness: Traditional baklava is more intense and sugary in terms of sweetness because the amount of sugar is higher. However, since sugar is used less in dry baklava, it has a lighter sweetness.

• Ingredient Use: Traditional baklava is made with walnuts or pistachios and flavoured with ingredients such as sugar and ghee. Dry baklava contains less sugar and ghee and more pistachios or walnuts.

• Shelf Life and Storage of Dry Baklava: Since dry baklava contains less sugar, it can stay fresh longer and has a longer shelf life and can be stored easily. Since traditional baklava uses sugar, it should be consumed in a short time, its shelf life is shorter. So what are the tips for storing dry baklava? In order to preserve the crunchiness of baklava, it is recommended to store it in an airtight container at room temperature. It is also possible to store it in the refrigerator, but this may cause the texture to change slightly. Pistachio dry baklava should be consumed within 15 days in winter and 10 days in summer when stored in a cool and moisture-free environment after shipment. 

Before eating all of our products, we recommend that they be slightly heated and consumed due to the natural nature of the ghee in them.

Ingredients and Preparation Method of Dry Baklava

Dry Baklava is prepared with a special mixture of ingredients perfected over generations. This feast of flavour includes flour, eggs, starch, ghee, sugar, water, flour and special pistachio nuts. 

Baklava dough is carefully rolled out to form thin layers and turned into thin phyllo sheets. Pistachios, which are an indispensable part of real Gaziantep baklava, are finely pounded and sprinkled abundantly on each layer. The quality plain oil spread between the phyllo sheets adds crunchiness to the baklava. Dry baklava is baked in a stone oven and oak wood until it turns golden colour.

Is Dry Baklava Vegan or Gluten-Free?

In general, dry baklava is not considered vegan, vegetarian or gluten-free because it contains ghee, which is an animal product, and flour containing gluten. However, it is possible to make gluten-free baklava. For our gluten-free baklava varieties, you can check our gluten-free baklava product in our store.

Where to Buy Dried Baklava?

You can easily buy the famous Gaziantep Koçak Dry Baklava through our e-commerce platform that we offer worldwide. We have delivery options for you to taste this unique Turkish dessert from anywhere in the world. We bring fresh baklava from Gaziantep to your home, delivered to cargo the same day it is cooked.

Dry baklava is not just a dessert; it is a cultural experience.

With its thin, crispy texture and rich filling, this traditional Turkish dessert is the perfect gift for any special occasion. Whether you enjoy it as a special celebration, with afternoon tea or as a daily treat, dry baklava will indulge your senses.

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