Has Baklava
Has Baklava is one of the traditional desserts of wedding and special-occasion tables in Çorum cuisine. Made with thin, layered sheets of pastry, this baklava is an important part of the region’s dessert culture and is also known as the dessert of the traditional wedding spread, the “Çorum Beşlisi” (Çorum Five).
History
Baklava is one of the deep-rooted desserts of Turkish cuisine; in Çorum it has taken a traditional place at the tables of special occasions such as weddings and engagements. Has baklava, with its hand-rolled thin pastry sheets, is regarded as a mark of regional craftsmanship.
How it’s made
The core ingredients of has baklava are pastry sheets, walnuts and syrup. In broad terms:
- The dough is rolled by hand into very thin sheets.
- The sheets are layered, brushed with fat between the layers, and walnuts are scattered between them.
- After being cut and baked, it is sweetened with syrup poured over the top.
The thinness of the pastry, the number of layers and the consistency of the syrup all require expertise; measures may vary by cook.
Cultural significance
Has baklava is a dessert that crowns the tables of special occasions such as weddings and engagements in Çorum. As one of the traditional wedding treats, it is woven into the region’s culture of sharing and celebration.
Geographical Indication
Has baklava is registered together with gül burma and sıkma baklava under the name Çorum Baklavası: on Çorum Municipality’s application it received a mark of origin on 19 November 2025, registration no. 1791. For the other two forms see gül baklava and sıkma baklava.