Boyoz, or Tahini Pastries
by İzmir İnci Boyoz, Istanbul, Turkey
Boyoz is a Turkish pastry with a long and complicated history.
Although today found only in Turkey, boyoz actually has Judeo-Spanish roots. The dish came to the more open and accepting Ottoman Empire in 1492 after the expulsion of the Sephardic Jews from Spain. Now, it's considered to be a purely Turkish delicacy.
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| Turkish boyoz in Istanbul |
Boyoz is a super flaky layered pastry filled with tahini (sesame paste). It tastes a lot like a peanut butter bun! It's rich, sweet, savory, and filling.
The most famous boyoz bakery in Istanbul is İzmir İnci Boyoz. The actual process for making their boyoz is a family secret, passed down from generation to generation of baker.
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| pastries at İzmir İnci Boyoz in Istanbul, Turkey |
Location
İzmir İnci Boyoz is located at Caferağa, Arayıcıbaşı Sk. No:10C, 34710 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye on the Anatolian side of the city. The nearest metro stop is Bahariye tram station.
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| the most famous boyoz bakery in Istanbul |
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