Gaziantep Kuymak Product Description and Distinctive Features: Gaziantep Kuymağı / Antep Kuymağı is a traditional dessert prepared using flour, sugar, and basic ingredients such as clarified butter or regular butter. Originally made for new mothers in Gaziantep, this sweet has become popular and entered the realm of commerce over time.The distinctive feature of the dessert is its two-stage preparation, with the final stage involving melting clarified butter or regular butter, dividing it into bowls, and serving it hot. Additionally, its consistency is likened to meyane (a type of thickened fruit juice). This dessert holds a special place among the sweets of the Gaziantep region, both in terms of ingredients and the preparation process. Renowned as Gaziantep Kuymağı / Antep Kuymağı, this dessert is part of the region's cultural heritage. Production Method: Ingredients (for 2-4 servings): - 1 cup flour - 2 heaping tablespoons clarified butter or regular butter - 1 cup sugar or half a cup of liquid molasses - 4-5 cups water - Optional: cinnamon powder, walnuts, Gaziantep Pistachio with a registered geographical indication number 27, or black pepper Preparation: 1. In a pot, combine half of the clarified butter or regular butter with the flour. Stir continuously to prevent clumping and roast until it turns golden brown. Allow the roasted flour to cool. 2. In another bowl, add sugar or molasses to water and mix until it dissolves. Pour this mixture slowly onto the cooled flour, stirring continuously until it becomes smooth. Using a whisk makes the process easier. 3. Place the mixture back on the stove. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the flour aroma disappears, it thickens, and reaches a porridge-like consistency. 4. Gaziantep Kuymağı / Antep Kuymağı is ready to be served by placing it in bowls while still hot. Melt the remaining clarified butter or regular butter and pour it over the kuymağ in the serving bowls. Optionally, sprinkle cinnamon, walnuts, Gaziantep Pistachio, or black pepper on top. Serve hot.