Turkish Pide Recipe (Turkish Flatbread)

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    695 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course, Bread

Turkish Pide Recipe (Turkish Flatbread)

Savor the delicious taste of Turkish pide, a classic flatbread topped with a variety of fillings like savory ground beef or tender spinach and feta. With its crisp, golden crust and flavorful toppings, this dish is a must-try recipe.

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Ingredients

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Dough

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • cups warm water
  • 1 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Spinach Topping

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 6 cups spinach
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup feta crumbled

Ground Beef Filling

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Pul Biber

Egg wash

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Make The Dough:

  1. Combine the flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and warm water in a large bowl. Mix until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Knead for about 10 minutes or until the dough is smooth and elastic. You can do this using a stand mixer as well.
  2. Allow the dough to rise in a warm place for at least one hour or until it doubles in size.

Make The Fillings:

  1. For the Spinach Filling: Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium high heat. Sauté chopped onions in olive oil until soft, then add the spinach and season with salt and pepper. Cook until wilted and drain any excess moisture.
  2. For the Ground Beef Filling: Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium high heat. Sauté the onion until translucent. Add it the beef and break it down while browning it. Add in the red and green peppers, salt, black pepper and pul biber. Cook until the mixture is aromatic and slightly caramelized.

Make The Pide

  1. Once the dough is doubled in size, divide it into 6 to 8 equal portions once it has risen. Roll each portion into an oval shape on a floured surface. Transfer the oval shaped doughs to a parchment paper, you should be able to fit two on each parchment papaer.
  2. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) with a baking sheet or pizza stone inside to heat up.
  3. Top each oval shaped dough with your favorite filling. Make sure to top the spinach filling with crumbled feta. Gently fold the edges over, pinching the ends together to create a rim or boat-like shape.
  4. To make the egg wash, whisk the egg with olive oil. Brush the edges of the dough with the egg wash to give the pide a golden, shiny finish.
  5. Transfer the parchment paper with prepare pide to the oven and place it on the hot baking sheet. Bake the pide for 15-18 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and crispy and the fillings are cooked.

Notes

  • Use Warm Water: When preparing the dough, ensure the water is warm. This helps activate the yeast properly, giving the dough a good rise and the ideal texture.
  • Don’t Overload the Fillings: Less is more when it comes to filling the pide. Overloading the dough can make it soggy and prevent it from cooking evenly. A thin layer of filling ensures the crust stays crisp and the pide maintains its characteristic shape.
  • Shape with Wet Hands: If the dough is sticky while shaping, wet your hands slightly with water. This makes it easier to shape the dough without sticking to your hands.
  • Preheat the Baking Surface: Place a baking sheet or pizza stone in the oven while it preheats. A hot surface will help create a crispier crust by providing an instant burst of heat when the pide dough is placed on it.
  • Make Ahead and Freeze: Prepare the fillings in advance and freeze them. Thaw them when ready to use for a quick and easy meal. Use store bough pizza dough for a quick shortcut. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 695kcal (35%) Carbohydrates 74g (25%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 15g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 103mg (34%) Sodium 838mg (35%) Potassium 684mg (20%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 3358IU (67%) Vitamin C 32mg (36%) Calcium 209mg (21%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 695 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 695kcal 35%
Carbohydrates 74g 25%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 15g 75%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 103mg 34%
Sodium 838mg 35%
Potassium 684mg 15%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 3358IU 67%
Vitamin C 32mg 36%
Calcium 209mg 21%
Iron 7mg 39%

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

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