Şahnur Ilıcalı
29 May 2026 Last updated: 11 September 2026

These savory biscuits are a tea-time favorite, made by rubbing butter and Kashar cheese into flour, then kneading in red pepper flakes and hot chili powder. A common Kayseri-style recipe, they have a firm texture that makes them easy to carry and store without crumbling.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Knead the dough

15 min

Mix the butter, grated Kashar cheese, and egg. Add the flour, red pepper flakes, hot chili powder, salt, and baking powder, then knead for 15 minutes until smooth.

2

Chill the dough

40 min

Wrap the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for 40 minutes.

3

Shape the cookies

15 min

Divide the dough into small pieces and shape them into thin logs or rings. Sprinkle nigella seeds on top.

4

Bake

20 min

Bake in an oven preheated to 180°C / 355°F for 20 minutes, until the edges begin to color.

Reminder

If you shape the dough without chilling it, the biscuits may spread and turn out thin. Resting it for 40 minutes helps them keep their thickness. Allergens: contains gluten (wheat), milk and dairy (butter and Kashar cheese), and egg.

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Betül Çelebi Aide de Cuisine 3 months ago

Hamuru dinlendirmeden direkt şekillendirdim çünkü acelem vardı, fırında kurabiyeler tamamen yayılıp birbirine yapıştı, tek parça kocaman bir şey çıktı. Tarifte 40 dakika dinlendirme yazıyor, okumuştum ama atladım, tamamen kendi hatam.

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Şahnur Recipe Owner 3 months ago

Başınız sağ olsun, o 40 dakika gerçekten atlanabilecek bir adım değil; tereyağı oda sıcaklığında yoğrulduğu için dinlenmeden fırına girerse eriyip hamuru yayıyor. Bir dahaki sefere hamuru kısa süre bile olsa mutlaka soğutun.

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