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Homemade Kashar Cheese Açma Calories
Cheese-filled soft yeasted pastry
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
100 g of Homemade Kashar Cheese Açma has 336 calories. It contains 42.7 g of carbs, 10.2 g of protein, 14.1 g of fat and 1.8 g of fiber. Its 26 µg of Selenium covers 47% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Homemade Kashar Cheese Açma Nutrition Facts
Selected: 100 g
336
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
42.7g
· 16% DV
Protein
10.2g
· 20% DV
Fat
14.1g
· 18% DV
Fiber
1.8g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 50% · Protein 12% · Fat 38%
Homemade Kashar Cheese Açma nutrition facts table · 100 g
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 336 kcal | |
| Total fat | 14.1 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 6.4 g | 32% |
| Trans fat | 0.22 g | |
| Sodium | 535 mg | 23% |
| Total carbohydrate | 42.7 g | 16% |
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Protein | 10.2 g | 20% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Homemade Kashar Cheese Açma?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 100 g | 336 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 50 g | 168 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 55 g | 185 kcal |
| 1 piece (thin) | 75 g | 252 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 336 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 135 g | 454 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 504 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 170 g | 571 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 200 g | 672 kcal |
Calculated from 336 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Homemade Kashar Cheese Açma
What is homemade Kashar cheese açma?
Homemade Kashar cheese açma is a soft Turkish yeast pastry filled with Kashar, a mild Turkish semi-hard cheese. Its enriched dough is shaped around the cheese and baked until golden, making it a common bakery-style breakfast or snack.
How do you make homemade Kashar cheese açma?
To make homemade Kashar cheese açma, prepare and proof a soft yeasted dough, divide it, and place grated Kashar in each portion. Seal the filling inside, arrange the pastries on a tray, and bake until the outside is golden and the cheese has melted.
What cheese is used in homemade Kashar cheese açma?
Homemade Kashar cheese açma uses Kashar, a Turkish semi-hard cheese that melts well. Fresh Kashar is easy to grate and gives the filling a mild, savory taste; seal it inside the dough so it does not leak onto the baking tray.
What is the difference between homemade Kashar cheese açma and poğaça?
Homemade Kashar cheese açma is typically made with a soft, enriched yeast dough shaped around its filling. Poğaça is a broader family of Turkish savory pastries, with more varied doughs and shapes, so the two are related but not interchangeable names.
Why does homemade Kashar cheese açma leak cheese while baking?
Homemade Kashar cheese açma usually leaks when the dough is overfilled or its edges are not sealed firmly. Use grated cheese, leave room around the edges, pinch the seam closed, and place each pastry seam-side down on the tray.
How should you serve homemade Kashar cheese açma?
Serve homemade Kashar cheese açma warm, when the Kashar inside is soft and melted. It pairs naturally with Turkish tea and simple breakfast sides such as olives, tomatoes, and cucumber, or works on its own as a savory snack.
How do you store homemade Kashar cheese açma?
Once cool, store homemade Kashar cheese açma in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Warm it before serving to soften the bread and melt the cheese again; avoid leaving the cheese-filled pastry at room temperature for extended periods.
Can you freeze homemade Kashar cheese açma?
Yes, homemade Kashar cheese açma can be frozen after it has cooled. Wrap the pieces separately or layer them with parchment in a freezer-safe container, then thaw and reheat in the oven for a better texture than microwave reheating.
Why is homemade Kashar cheese açma dough not rising?
Homemade Kashar cheese açma dough may fail to rise if the yeast is inactive, the dough is too cold, or it has not had enough time to proof. Keep it covered in a warm, draft-free spot and let it become visibly puffy before shaping.
How do you reheat homemade Kashar cheese açma without drying it out?
Reheat homemade Kashar cheese açma in the oven with a loose cover to help retain moisture while the filling warms. For a single piece, a covered pan over low heat also works; microwaving is quick but can make the dough chewy.
Homemade Kashar Cheese Açma Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.31mg · 26% DV
Biotin
7.2µg · 24% DV
Folate
84µg · 21% DV
B3
3.1mg · 19% DV
Minerals
Selenium
26µg · 47% DV
Phosphorus
205mg · 29% DV
Sodium
535mg · 23% DV
Calcium
210mg · 21% DV
Potassium ⭐
142mg · 4% DV
Homemade Kashar Cheese Açma Glycemic Index
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GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Homemade Kashar Cheese Açma
To burn the 336 calories in 100 g:
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What is Homemade Kashar Cheese Açma?
Homemade Kashar Cheese Açma is a Turkish bakery-style pastry made from soft, enriched yeasted dough wrapped around Kashar, a mild Turkish semi-hard cheese. It bakes up fluffy and lightly golden, with the cheese melting into the centre.
In Turkey, açma is a familiar breakfast or bakery snack, often enjoyed warm with tea; it also works as a quick bite between meals. The dough is tender and slightly rich, balanced by the cheese’s savoury flavour. It gets much of its energy from flour and added fat, while the cheese contributes protein; a 100 g serving has 336 kcal. Pair it with fresh vegetables or fruit for a more balanced breakfast.
How Nutritious Is Homemade Kashar Cheese Açma?
Nutrient density
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
Is Homemade Kashar Cheese Açma Processed?
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Homemade Kashar Cheese Açma Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Homemade Kashar Cheese Açma Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Homemade Kashar Cheese Açma Fat Profile
SATURATED
6.4g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.6g
Omega 6:3 ratio 20.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (20.4:1).
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