Cyprus ยท Eastern Mediterranean
Hellimli Ekmek
Also known as Halloumi bread
A Cypriot bread folded or stuffed with halloumi (hellim), baked until the cheese inside softens without fully losing its signature squeak.
Method
Deck Oven
Hydration
62%
water to flour
Glycemic index
67
Medium GI
Energy
310 kcal
per 100 g
Sensory profile
- sourness
- 2
- sweetness
- 1
- crispiness
- 4
- chewiness
- 6
- aroma
- 7
- moistness
- 6
Scale 0โ10
Nutrition
per 100 g| Energy | 310 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 11 g |
| Carbohydrates | 45 g |
| of which sugars | 1 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sodium | 560 mg |
Typical values; recipes vary.
Texture
- Stretchy cheese-filled pockets
- Soft golden crust
Typical ingredients
- Wheat Flour
- Water
- Yeast
- Salt
- Cheese
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