Where does Pişi come from?

Pişi — country of origin: Türkiye.

What is Pişi made of?

Wheat flour, yeast, milk, sugar, salt, frying oil.

Which allergens does Pişi contain?

Contains cereals and gluten-containing products. Contains milk and milk products (including lactose).

Pişi

Small Turkish pillows of yeast dough, fried in oil until golden and eaten at breakfast with cheese, honey or jam.

Also known as: Pisi · Turkish fried dough

Allergens & declarations

Contains

Cereals (gluten)

Wheat

Contains cereals and gluten-containing products

Milk (including Lactose)

Contains milk and milk products (including lactose)

This describes the classic recipe, so you know what to ask about. It is not a declaration for any particular kitchen — recipes and suppliers vary, and only the restaurant can tell you what is in the dish it serves.

In detail

Pişi is a small Turkish fried dough, made from soft yeast dough and fried in oil until golden. It is a breakfast food in Turkey, usually eaten with white cheese, honey or jam, and it is one of the simplest fried breads on the Turkish table.

What it really is

A soft yeast dough made with flour, milk, sugar and salt is left to rise, shaped into small pieces, left to rise again and dropped into hot oil. Frying turns the outside golden and slightly crisp while the inside stays light and airy. Pişi is not stuffed. It is usually served with the topping alongside, such as a spoon of honey, a spoon of jam or a slice of cheese.

Pişi is fried dough, not a baked bun. Because it soaks up oil, it is rich, so small portions suit most guests.

How it's served

Hot or warm, straight from the fryer, in small pieces.
With white cheese, honey or jam on the side.
At breakfast, often with tea.

Call it fried dough, so guests know it is fried, not baked.
Flag wheat and milk, since the dough is made with flour and milk.
State the frying oil you use, and say if the pieces are dusted with sugar.
If you serve it with cheese or honey, list them as separate items with their own allergen flags.

Typical ingredients

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Frequently asked questions

What is Pişi?: Small Turkish pillows of yeast dough, fried in oil until golden and eaten at breakfast with cheese, honey or jam.
Where does Pişi come from?: Pişi — country of origin: Türkiye.
What is Pişi made of?: Wheat flour, yeast, milk, sugar, salt, frying oil.
Which allergens does Pişi contain?: Contains cereals and gluten-containing products. Contains milk and milk products (including lactose).
What is Pişi also known as?: Pisi, Turkish fried dough.