It is said that each type of dessert has its own magic that takes the taster to a faraway place and a world of its own where he or she cannot resist, among the most famous of these desserts are Cole and Shakur Its size makes it beloved by most people, in addition to its charming taste, and its beginning was at a time when sweets were not spread among people, so it is considered one of the first sweets that people knew many years ago, and despite this, its development, charm and wonderful taste have continued to this day.
What is candy Cole and Shakur?
The main ingredient in the Kul and Shukur dessert is baklava, Turkish baklava was first known within the borders of the Ottoman Empire and then traveled the world and was included in the list of ten foods that are considered the most famous in the world.
Learn why Kool & Shakur candy is called Kool & Shakur
The Kool and Shakoor candy industry was discovered at a time when the manufacture of sweets was greatly reduced, it was made for the first time in the Levant, and when its maker at that time presented it to the people, and after they tasted it and won the admiration of everyone, they started looking for it always and asking the man to make it again, and when the man sold many and many of them, he thanked God and praised him for his livelihood, then he became called when selling it among people Kool and Shakoor.
A brief history of the baklava from which Kohl and Shakur are made
It is known in history that it was made in the kitchens of the Ottoman Empire at Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, and the Sultan presented it in a tray in its current form to the Janissaries in the middle of the month of Ramadan in a ceremonial procession called the Mawkab BaklavaHowever, many sources confirmed that the origin of baklava dates back to the second century BC, especially in Mesopotamia and the Assyrians, and they used to prepare it from the layers of crisp dough and fill it with dried fruits from nature and then add honey. Then the Turks took it from them, then the baklava traveled from country to country and differed in its preparation and ingredients according to the customs and traditions of different countries, and each country added its favorite ingredients, and the Greeks added bee honey to it to sweeten it, and the Arabs added drops of rose water to it, and the Arameans added cinnamon to it.
Customs and traditions of the Ottoman Empire's baklava celebrations
A special procession known as the Baklava Procession appeared in the middle of the month of Ramadan in the late seventeenth century AD, and the Sultan at that time distributed baklava trays to the Janissary units and other military units in Istanbul, provided that each ten people have a tray of baklava, and they used to make great celebrations when the trays of Turkish baklava were transferred from one place to another, and they were distributed and transferred with a special system where Silahdar Aga starts first and takes the first two trays with the Sultan's name because the Sultan considered the Janissary the first number.
Learn about the types of baklava
Greek baklava:
It is made from 33 layers of dough and symbolizes the years that Christ lived in the Greek state, and its ingredients include honey, walnuts, and cinnamon, which adds a different taste to it.
Algerian baklava:
The number of layers of dough that are used in the preparation of baklava in Algeria varies according to each region and each city, and its ingredients include sugar, almonds and walnuts, which makes it have a unique taste specific to the country that serves it.
Azerbaijani baklava:
It is prepared from crisp dough flakes and includes almonds and Turkish nuts that give it a special and different taste, and it is cut in a parallel shape and is one of the most famous desserts that are served on holidays and occasions.
Pistachio baklava:
It is considered a traditional Turkish baklava, which is prepared from crisp dough sheets and is filled with a mixture of cream and pistachios together, and then sweetened with its own honey to make it light, delicious and more appetizing.
Baklava Cool and Shakur:
It is considered one of the thinnest types of baklava, as it is small in size and eaten in one go, crisp and delicious and has its own magical taste that you cannot resist because of its deliciousness and lightness, it is a crisp piece of dough stuffed with a rich pistachio or hazelnut filling.
How to make Kol Weshkor candy
Cole and Shakur ingredients:
- Baklava dough chips
- margarine
- Crushed pistachios for the filling
Ingredients for syrup:
- Sugar
- water
- Lemon
Method of preparation:
- Stack the dough sheets on top of each other on the work surface and place some of the crushed pistachios on top of them lengthwise.
- Fold the parchment into a single fold over the filling, pressing it down slightly, and then cut it into small pieces with a Kool & Shakur mold.
- Then place it in the tray after greasing it with ghee.
- Bake in an oven preheated to 180°C for 35 minutes, rotating the tray occasionally.
- Then take it out of the oven and pour the previously prepared syrup made from water, sugar and lemon on it while it is hot.
At the end of the day, it's a dessert. Cool and Thankful It is one of the finest and most beautiful types of dessert that different opinions agree on. It has an irresistible charm when you eat it for the first time and you feel like you want more, especially with the pistachio filling that gives it a unique taste. It's a must-try dessert if you haven't already.
