Katmer with Tahini
March 16, 2026
Tahini Katmer, one of the beloved flavors of Turkish cuisine, is a delicious pastry frequently preferred, especially at breakfast tables and tea time. This treat, resulting from the combination of thinly rolled dough, high-quality tahini, and sugar, is both practical and quite filling.
The aroma of katmer becomes much richer when high-quality tahini, especially that made from natural sesame seeds, is used. Prepared with tahini carefully produced by İnci Gıda, tahini katmer brings traditional flavor to your tables.
Ingredients Needed for Tahini Katmer
For the dough:
-
4 cups of flour
-
1 cup lukewarm water
-
1 teaspoon salt
-
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the filling:
-
1 cup tahini
-
1 tea glass of granulated sugar
-
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For cooking:
-
Butter or vegetable oil
How to Make Tahini Katmer?
1. Prepare the dough
Take the flour into a large bowl. Add salt, vegetable oil, and lukewarm water and knead into a soft dough.
2. Let the dough rest
Let the prepared dough rest, covered, for approximately 20-30 minutes. Resting the dough makes it easier to roll out.
3. Prepare the dough balls.
Divide the dough into equal balls the size of a tangerine.
4. Roll out the dough thinly.
Roll out each ball as thinly as possible with the help of flour.
5. Add the tahini mixture.
Spread tahini on the dough and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
6. Shape into a katmer.
Roll the dough into a roll, then twist it around itself to form a rose shape. Then gently press and open it again.
7. Cook in a pan
Cook in a heated pan with a little oil until both sides are browned.
The Secret to the Deliciousness of Tahini Katmer
The quality of the tahini used when making tahini katmer is the most important element of the taste. Tahini, obtained from natural sesame seeds, adds an intense aroma and nutritional value to katmer (a type of Turkish flatbread). Produced by İnci Gıda by grinding carefully selected sesame seeds, tahini helps you prepare both healthy and delicious recipes. Serving Suggestion You can serve tahini katmer hot. On:
-
Walnut
-
Hazelnut
-
Powdered sugar
It pairs perfectly with hot tea.
