A little under 150 miles from the Syrian border, Gaziantep is renowned for its distinctive cuisine. A historic melting pot, the small city has been inhabited by the Hittites, Assyrians, Persians, and Romans, among other civilizations. Few international tourists make it over to the westernmost part of the southern region of Anatolia. Luckily, some of Gaziantep’s best-known pastries can be found far beyond the city. One of the most prized of all is Antep baklava. Just as baklava originated in Ottoman kitchens and became popular throughout the empire, the Antep…
