Traditional Turkish fried dough balls served as memorial sweets

Istanbul Confectioner Honors the Dead with Traditional Fried Dough Balls

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This story highlights a confectioner in Istanbul who makes and distributes fried dough balls as memorials. The practice is deeply personal for the maker, reflecting a cultural tradition of honoring the deceased through sweets.

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