Kadınhanı Kömbesi

Kadınhanı Kömbesi is a traditional dough product made in the Kadınhanı district of Konya province using traditional methods, with tahini and poppy seeds. This product is registered as a geographical indication and is protected under geographical indication safeguards.

Kadınhanı Kömbesi is prepared by spreading liquid oil and tahini over thin sheets of dough, then sprinkling crushed poppy seeds on top. The dough is folded, rotated around itself, shaped into a rose-like form, and then baked. This process creates the product’s characteristic appearance and layered structure.

The dough consists of bread wheat flour, water, dry yeast, and salt. The topping mixture is made from egg, yogurt, liquid oil, water, and anise seed. Baking is carried out in traditional stone ovens or kitchen stoves to preserve the product’s texture. Electric ovens are not preferred as they cause the kömbesi to dry out.

The following ingredients are used to produce one Kadınhanı Kömbesi for seven people:

• 1 kg bread wheat flour
• 350 ml warm water
• 10 g dry yeast
• 10 g salt
• 200 g tahini
• 100 ml liquid oil
• 250 g crushed poppy seeds

• 1 egg
• 100 g yogurt
• 50 ml liquid oil
• 50 ml water
• 30 g anise seed

The preparation process begins with kneading the dough and allowing it to ferment for three hours. The dough is divided into ten equal portions, each rolled out to a diameter of 50–70 cm and a thickness of 1 mm. The tahini and liquid oil mixture is spread over the sheets, followed by the sprinkling of poppy seeds. The sheets are then gathered from opposite edges toward the center, stretched, shaped into a rose form, and placed on a tray.

The topping mixture is applied to the kömbes using a brush. Baking is performed in a kitchen stove at 350–400 °C for seven minutes or in a stone oven at 250–300 °C for ten minutes. After cooling, the kömbes are packaged in food-safe packaging and made available for sale.

The production and use of the geographical indication for Kadınhanı Kömbesi are monitored under the coordination of Kadınhanı Municipality. The monitoring body consists of experts from the Kadınhanı District Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry, Konya Metropolitan Municipality, and Kadınhanı Municipality. Monitoring is conducted at least once annually and may be repeated upon complaint or need.

During monitoring, the suitability of ingredients, adherence to the production method, and correct use of the registered mark and product designation are evaluated. The registering institution has the authority to pursue legal procedures to protect the product.