Erzurum Date Dessert Product Description and Distinguishing Features: Erzurum Date Pastry; a savory pastry produced in the Erzurum province by frying a stiff dough prepared with special purpose wheat flour, eggs, butter, baking powder, salt, and water. Its shape resembles a date, hence it is called "date pastry" within the geographical boundary. It is served hot.Erzurum Date Pastry has a length of 15 cm, width of 8 cm, and thickness of 4 cm. The weight of the uncooked dough is approximately 50 g. The surface of the dough is shaped by pressing it onto a grater or a sieve. Erzurum Date Pastry can be consumed plain or, especially as a geographical indication, paired with Erzurum Küflü Civil Cheese (Göğermiş Cheese), which is registered with number 164, along with cheese, honey, and jam as a breakfast item.The history of Erzurum Date Pastry dates back in time and holds a significant place in the culinary culture of the Erzurum province. For these reasons, it is associated with a geographical boundary and has gained recognition. Production Method: For the production of 6 portions of Erzurum Date Pastry, the components and production method are outlined below: Ingredients: - 100 g butter - 500 ml water - 2 eggs - 350 g special purpose wheat flour - 6 g salt - 100 ml yogurt or milk - 10 g baking soda For frying: - 500 ml vegetable oil The dough ingredients are mixed, kneaded until a stiff dough is obtained, covered with a damp cloth, and allowed to rest for 1 hour to ferment. Pieces of approximately 50 grams are taken from the rested dough, rolled by hand, and pressed onto a grater or sieve to shape the entire surface. The shaped dough is fried in hot oil. Erzurum Date Pastry is served hot.