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Pide (Turkish Flatbread Pizza)

Pide, often referred as Turkish Flatbread Pizza, is a savory, oval flatbread of yeasted dough loaded with cheeses, meats, veg or even an egg!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Dough Rise
1 hr
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings: 6
Calories: 667 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Turkish

Ingredients

Dough
  • 3/4 cup water + 2 tbsp water lukewarm (207 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 300 g
  • 3 tbsp powdered milk or 1 tbsp dough conditioner optional (See Note 1)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Coating
  • 3 tbsp molasses or pomegranate molasses (See Note 2)
  • 1 cup toasted sesame seeds optional
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp nigella seeds optional
Cheese Filling
  • 2 cups Turkish kasar cheese or mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 tsp Turkish Spice Blend optional
  • Green and red hot chiles diced or sliced
Spinach Filling (optional)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium white onion diced
  • 6 cups baby spinach leaves
  • 1 tbsp Dill chopped
  • 1 tbsp parsley chopped
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
Meat Filling (optional)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium white onion diced
  • 1 lb ground lamb or beef
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Turkish Spice Blend optional
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground cayenne

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl mix the water, sugar and yeast. Let the yeast activate and get foamy, 3 minutes.
  2. Combine the flour, salt and optional powdered milk or bread conditioner in a large bowl or mixer and stir to combine. Make a hole in the center and add the yeast mixture.
  3. Mix together and knead for about 6-7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic. Cover with linen towel and let it rise for 1 hour (it doubles in size).
  4. In large shallow dish whisk together the molasses with 3 tablespoons of water. Place sesame seeds in large shallow dish. Set both aside.
Cheese Filling
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  1. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper or silicone mat and set aside. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  2. Divide dough into 6 equal balls. Roll each dough ball into a long oval shape, with 1/2 inch thickness. Fill each center with shredded cheese, 3 tablespoons cream cheese and seasoning, leaving 3/4 inch border. Fold up the sides and pinch together to seal. You should have a long oval shape. Turn over and gently press to flatten slightly. Dip it in the molasses water, then coat it all over with the sesame seeds.
  3. Place each oval pide on the prepared tray. Using a sharp knife make a deep, long slice down the center of the top dough only leaving 1/2 inch on both ends. Open the slice, exposing the filling. Flatten it out a little and top it with more cheese, Turkish seasoning or chiles.
  4. Bake for 10-12 minutes on the bottom rack then put it on the top rack for another 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.
OPTIONAL FILLINGS
Spinach filling
  1. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a skillet. Saute the onion until translucent. Add the spinach, dill, parsley, salt and red pepper flakes and cook until spinach is wilted. Add feta cheese, toss to mix and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
Meat filling
  1. In a skillet over medium heat add the onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until golden.
  2. Add ground beef (or lamb), pine nuts, cumin, Turkish spice (optional), kosher salt, black pepper, paprika and cayenne. Cook 8-10 minutes until meat is browned, stirring with spoon to break up meat. Remove from heat and cool.

Notes

  • In this recipe you can use either an optional dough conditioner or a powdered milk. Both assist in creating a lighter dough that helps retain moisture for a fluffier bread. I learned about this bakers trick while researching and making Japanese breads. It's completely optional.
  • If not using the molasses and sesame seed to coat the pide, you can beat 1 egg in a small bowl and mix it with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Brush the edges of dough with this and sprinkle with nigella seeds.
  • Nutrition based off of Cheese Filling Pide.

Nutrition Information

Calories 667kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 60g (20%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 39g (60%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Trans Fat 0.003g Cholesterol 99mg (33%) Sodium 969mg (40%) Potassium 487mg (14%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 851IU (17%) Vitamin C 0.3mg (0%) Calcium 551mg (55%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 667

% Daily Value*

Calories 667kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 60g 20%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 39g 60%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Trans Fat 0.003g 0%
Cholesterol 99mg 33%
Sodium 969mg 40%
Potassium 487mg 10%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 851IU 17%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Calcium 551mg 55%
Iron 7mg 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.