Sizzling Turkish Delight: The Perfect Pide
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.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking Tray
- Rolling Pin
- Skillet
- Knife
- Cling Film
- Brush
- Grater
- Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
For the dough
- 300 g flour 2 1/3 cups
- 195 ml warm water 3/4 cup
- 4 g dry yeast 1 teaspoon
- 5 g sugar 1 teaspoon
- 4 g salt 3/4 teaspoon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Extra
- 1 egg + a splash of milk for the egg wash
- Sesame seeds
Filling with meat:
- 200 g pork leftovers or any other meat
- 1 large onion chopped
- ½ red bell pepper chopped
- 50 ml tomato juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp 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 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 300 g fresh spinach
- 1 mixed egg
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 tbsp 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 tbsp 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 tbsp olive oil
- Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.1 large onion chopped
- Stir in the chopped red bell pepper and cook for an additional minute.½ red bell pepper chopped
- Add the pork leftovers (or any other meat), tomato juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.200 g pork leftovers or any other meat, 50 ml tomato juice, 1 tbsp paprika, Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook the mixture over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Set the filling aside and let it cool before using it as a pide filling.
Making the Spinach Filling:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- Cook the chopped onion until translucent, about 3 minutes.1 small onion chopped
- Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until it wilts. If necessary, add the spinach in batches.300 g fresh spinach
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Allow the spinach filling to cool before using it for the pide.
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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 favorite 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 yogurt or a fresh salad for a delicious meal.