Öz Yufka Fresh Kadayif Pastry – 500 g

If you have ever wondered how Turkish pastry shops make those golden, crunchy nests of syrupy desserts, the answer starts with a bag like this. Öz Yufka fresh kadayif pastry is made of fine, thread-like strands of dough, sold in a 500g pack and ready for you to turn into impressive desserts and savoury bakes at home.

What Is Kadayif Pastry?

Kadayif is a shredded pastry made from a simple batter of flour and water. Traditionally, the batter is poured through a sieve-like funnel onto a large, slowly rotating hot plate, where it sets into thousands of thin strands in seconds. The strands are gathered while still soft, giving you a bundle of delicate, noodle-like threads that crisp up beautifully when baked with butter.

In Greece and across much of the Mediterranean, the same pastry is known as kataifi, and it is used in a wide range of sweet and savoury dishes. Whatever you call it, the appeal lies in its texture: light, airy and wonderfully crunchy once baked. It also looks spectacular on the plate, which is why chefs love using it for special occasion desserts.

Fresh Kadayif Pastry Makes a Difference

Fresh strands are soft and pliable, which means they separate easily, absorb butter evenly and bake into an even, golden crunch. Dried or older pastry tends to snap and clump, making it harder to work with. With a fresh pack like this, you can pull the strands apart with your fingers, toss them in melted butter and press them into a tray or shape them into nests without fuss.

What Can You Make?

A Hatay Classic

The most famous use is künefe, a beloved dessert from Hatay and Antakya. Layer buttered kadayif in a small pan, add a layer of unsalted melting cheese, top with more kadayif and cook on the hob or in the oven until golden on both sides. Pour over hot sugar syrup, sprinkle with crushed pistachio and serve straight away while the cheese is still stretchy.

Kadayif Tatlısı

Press half the buttered strands into a baking tray, scatter over chopped walnuts or pistachios, cover with the remaining pastry and bake until crisp. Finish with cooled syrup for a classic tray dessert.

Savoury Ideas

Wrap prawns, halloumi or chicken pieces in buttered strands before baking for a crunchy starter, or use as a crisp topping for savoury pies and fish dishes.

Handling Tips

• Bring the pastry to room temperature before use so it separates easily.
• Gently tease the strands apart with your fingers and cut into shorter lengths if needed.
• Use plenty of melted butter or clarified butter for an even, golden colour.
• Keep unused pastry covered with a damp cloth while you work so it does not dry out.

Storage

Store according to the instructions on the pack. Once opened, wrap leftovers tightly and use within a few days, or freeze for later. Contains wheat.

Order Online From Robin Food

Robin Food delivers baking essentials across the UK, with same-day delivery available in many London postcodes. Pair your kadayif pastry with our baklava pastry sheets, or if you would rather skip the baking, try our ready-made kadayif dessert.