Turkey · Black Sea
Siyez Ekmeği
Also known as Einkorn bread
Baked from siyez, one of the oldest cultivated wheats (einkorn), still grown on the terraces above Kastamonu for its hardiness and nutty flavor.
Method
Deck Oven
Hydration
72%
water to flour
Glycemic index
52
Low GI
Energy
250 kcal
per 100 g
Sensory profile
- sourness
- 3
- sweetness
- 1
- crispiness
- 3
- chewiness
- 6
- aroma
- 7
- moistness
- 6
Scale 0–10
Nutrition
per 100 g| Energy | 250 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 9.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 46 g |
| of which sugars | 1 g |
| Fat | 2 g |
| Fiber | 5.5 g |
| Sodium | 440 mg |
Typical values; recipes vary.
Texture
- Dense nutty crumb
- Thin crackled crust
Typical ingredients
- Einkorn (Siyez)
- Water
- Sourdough Starter
- Salt
Similar breads
Closest sensory profiles in the Atlas.

