Pide - Turkish Flat Bread / Pizza
Turkish pide is a delicious flatbread topped with various ingredients like cheese, meat, or vegetables. It is a popular dish in Turkish cuisine, known for its crispy crust and soft center. Enjoy it hot from the oven for a satisfying meal or snack.
Servings: 4
Calories: 886kcal
Ingredients
For the dough
- 300 g flour 2 ⅓ cups
- 195 ml warm water ¾ cup
- 4 g dry yeast 1 teaspoon
- 5 g sugar 1 teaspoon
- 4 g salt ¾ teaspoon
- 2 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
Egg wash
- 1 egg 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
Extra
- 2 tablespoon sesame seeds
Filling with meat:
- 200 g pork leftovers or any other meat
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 50 ml tomato juice
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the cheese topping
- 50 g Feta cheese crumbled
- 50 g Mozzarella cheese grated
Filling with Spinach:
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
- 300 g fresh spinach
- 1 egg lightly beated
For the cheese topping
- 50 g feta cheese crumble
- 50 g Mozzarella cheese grated
Instructions
Making the Dough:
- In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and olive oil. Sprinkle the dry yeast over the mixture and add 1 tablespoon of flour. Mix well and set aside for 10 minutes to activate the yeast.195 ml warm water, 4 g dry yeast, 5 g sugar, 2 tablespoon olive oil
- Add the flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Knead for about 5 minutes until a smooth and elastic dough forms.300 g flour, 4 g salt
- Cover the bowl with cling film and let the dough rise for 60 minutes in a warm place. Once the dough has doubled in size, divide it into two equal parts.
- On a greased surface, roll out each portion of dough into an oval shape.
- Place the desired filling in the middle of each dough oval, leaving a 2 cm border around the edges.
- Sprinkle grated mozzarella cheese and crumbled feta cheese over the filling. Fold the sides of the pide inwards, then brush the edges with water.
- Pinch the ends together to seal the pide. Let the pide rise for an additional 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 200°C/390°F.
- Brush the edges of the pide with the egg wash and sprinkle sesame seeds on top. Bake the pide in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the crust turns golden brown.
Making the Pork Leftovers Filling:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.3 tablespoon olive oil
- Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in the chopped red bell pepper and cook for an additional minute.1 large onion
- Add the pork leftovers (or any other meat), tomato juice, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook the mixture over medium heat for 5 minutes. Set the filling aside and let it cool before using it as a pide filling.200 g pork leftovers, 50 ml tomato juice, 1 tablespoon paprika, Salt and pepper
Making the Spinach Filling:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chopped onion until translucent, about 3 minutes.2 tablespoon olive oil
- Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until it wilts. If necessary, add the spinach in batches. Season with salt and pepper. Allow the spinach filling to cool before using it for the pide.300 g fresh spinach
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Notes
Dough Consistency: Aim for a soft and slightly sticky dough. Adjust the amount of flour or water as needed to achieve the right consistency.
Resting Time: Allow the dough to rest and rise properly to develop flavor and texture. Cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm, draft-free place.
Toppings: Get creative with your toppings! Traditional options include ground lamb or beef, cheese, tomatoes, onions, and herbs. Customize your pide with your favourite ingredients.
Baking Temperature: Preheat your oven well and bake the Pide at a high temperature to ensure a crispy crust and properly cooked toppings.
Serve Fresh: Pide is best enjoyed fresh out of the oven. Serve it hot with a side of yoghurt or a fresh salad for a delicious meal.
Nutrition
Calories: 886kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 25g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 336mg | Sodium: 1054mg | Potassium: 1058mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 9536IU | Vitamin C: 66mg | Calcium: 495mg | Iron: 9mg
