--- title: Beypazarı Kurusu ( Beypazarı-style traditional dry biscuit) slug: beypazari-kurusu-beypazari-style-traditional-dry-b url: /detay/beypazari-kurusu-beypazari-style-traditional-dry-b type: article language: English entity: primary: Beypazarı Kurusu ( Beypazarı-style traditional dry biscuit) type: article disambiguation: Authentic Beypazarı Kurusu: Hard, crunchy biscuit from Ankara. Registered GI product. categories: - name: Gastronomy slug: gastronomi url: /kategori/gastronomi - name: General Knowledge slug: genel-kultur url: /kategori/genel-kultur - name: Travel And Tourism slug: seyahat-ve-turizm url: /kategori/seyahat-ve-turizm tags: - Traditional Rusk - Beypazarı kurusu - Ingredients - Nutritional properties - Geographical Indication author: Şule Bozkurt created_at: 2025-06-28T11:19:05.464973+03:00 updated_at: 2025-06-29T13:20:02.456663+03:00 --- # Beypazarı Kurusu ( Beypazarı-style traditional dry biscuit) ## KURE Information Cards ![IMG_1826.jpeg](https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/06/28/LzrUh6hiNbSL08Ets2HMfsnTFMIzqBQq.jpeg) *Beypazarı Kurusu( Türk Patent ve Marka Kurumu)* | Field | Value | |-------|-------| | Origin(s) | Ankara Beypazarı district | | Main İngredients | Flour Milk Butter/margarine Fresh yeast Cinnamon Salt | | Shelf Life | Up to 12 months in a moisture-free environment | | Registration Status | Geographical Indication (Designation of Origin); Registration No: 173; Application: 31.12.2009; Registration: 14.05.2013 | | Product Type | Rusk (dry pastry) | ## Article Content [Beypazarı kurusu](/en/detay/beypazari-kurusu-ade32/llms.txt) is a traditional type of rusk specific to the Beypazarı district of Ankara, known for its firm texture, long shelf life, and frequent consumption alongside tea. It is recognized for being gut-friendly, energy-dense, and highly durable. As a geographically indicated product, it has been registered by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office. ### **History and Geographical Indication** The geographical indication application for Beypazarı kurusu was submitted by the Beypazarı Chamber of Commerce on December 31, 2009. The type of indication is a “designation of origin” (mahreç işareti), and it was registered on May 14, 2013 (Official Gazette No: 173). This designation provides specific protection for products originating from Beypazarı within the borders of Türkiye. ![Image](https://cdn.kureansiklopedi.com/media/uploads/2025/06/28/XE5W9B6EJRhNo7GLa5MqSNHQIKQpELZr.jpeg) *Beypazarı Kurusu( Türkiye Kültür Portalı)* ### **Ingredients and Preparation Process** The dough is prepared by mixing ingredients such as flour, milk, butter (or margarine), fresh yeast, salt, and aromatic materials like cinnamon. The kneaded dough is rested for 40–45 minutes. It is then shaped into round sticks about 4–5 cm thick and cut diagonally before being baked for the first time in a stone oven at moderate heat. After cooling the resulting semi-dry form, known as “yaşkuru,” a second baking process is applied to fully dry and finalize the product. ### **Physical and Nutritional Properties** Beypazarı kurusu has the thickness of a finger and a diamond-like (baklava) shape. It is especially baked in stone ovens, and thanks to its staged drying process, its shelf life can be extended up to 12 months. It is rich in energy and minerals and breaks apart easily due to its high fiber content. It is a nourishing and satisfying snack with long-lasting freshness. ### **Consumption and Storage** Commonly consumed during tea times, Beypazarı kurusu can be stored in moisture-free environments. Due to its hard texture, its softer version, known as “yaşkuru,” is also consumed before the final drying stage. The drying process usually takes between 12 and 24 hours. ## Academic Sources and References 1. Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Culture and Tourism. “Beypazarı Kurusu.” Türkiye Culture Portal. Accessed June 26, 2025. https://kulturportali.gov.tr/turkiye/ankara/neyenir/beypazari-kurusu.Turkish Patent and Trademark Office. “Beypazarı Kurusu Geographical Indication Registration Certificate.” Accessed June 26, 2025. https://ci.turkpatent.gov.tr/cografi-isaretler/detay/38015.Turkish Patent and Trademark Office. “Beypazarı Kurusu Geographical Indication Registration Certificate.” Accessed June 26, 2025. https://ci.turkpatent.gov.tr/Files/GeographicalSigns/12f13dd5-c356-4824-af49-0fd4f70c03e0.pdf.Yılmaz, Emircan, Cihan Canbolat, and Zuhal Çilingir Ük. “A Geographically Indicated Food from the Perspective of Producers: An Evaluation of Beypazarı Kurusu.” Accessed June 26, 2025. https://dergipark.org.tr/en/download/article-file/715064.Zararsız, Hüseyin Fatih, and Şaban Kargiglioğlu. “The Gastronomic Tourism Potential of Beypazarı, Ankara.” Çatalhöyük International Journal of Tourism and Social Research 8 (2022): 1–16. 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