Step into the world of Turkuaz Kitchen, where Betül Tunç shares her passion for creating beautiful dough-based treats that have captured the hearts of millions. This isn't just another cookbook—it's a journey through the art of dough making, from humble beginnings to sophisticated techniques that will elevate your baking game.
Remember those magical childhood moments spent in the kitchen with loved ones? Betül's story begins at just eight years old in Erzurum, Turkey, where snowy winters inspired her to bake traditional Turkish breads and desserts with her mother and sisters. That early love affair with dough has blossomed into a beautiful collection of recipes that bridge tradition with modern innovation.
Turkuaz Kitchen brings you 85 carefully crafted recipes that cover every dough category you could imagine. Start with basic doughs like bagels, pita, and pizza crusts before moving to enriched doughs such as croissants and cardamom buns. Quick breads and short doughs offer variety with pie crusts, scones, and biscuits, while unleavened doughs introduce pastas and dumplings to your repertoire. And of course, no Turkish cookbook would be complete without authentic specialties like Turkish phyllo, baklava, and borek.
Whether you're baking for your family, hosting a dinner party, or simply treating yourself to something delicious, these recipes will bring joy to your kitchen. The instructions are clear and encouraging, making even complex techniques feel approachable. Imagine the aroma of fresh bread filling your home, or the satisfaction of pulling apart flaky layers of homemade croissants.
More than just a collection of recipes, Turkuaz Kitchen invites you to create your own food memories. It's about the process as much as the result—the mixing, kneading, and waiting that transforms simple ingredients into something extraordinary. Perfect for both seasoned bakers looking to expand their skills and beginners taking their first steps into the world of dough making.
