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 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
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- 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
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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
- 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.
- 5
Line a large baking tray with parchment paper or silicone mat and set aside. Preheat oven to 450°F.
- 6
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.
- 7
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.
- 8
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.
- 9
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.
- 10
In a skillet over medium heat add the onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until golden.
- 11
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.