Turkish Pide is a traditional accompaniment to Turkish cuisine. It is a flat bread that is consumed during Ramadan. It is also known as ''Ramazanpidasi'' or what is the same as Ramadan asking.
Unlike other Turkish breads, this one has yeast in the dough and a filling is also prepared. And for the presentation, as a delicious option, it has sesame seeds on the top that combines very well with the flavors provided by the filling.
This bread is traditionally consumed in urban or street cuisine in Turkey, and its fillings vary according to the region where it is prepared, incorporating local ingredients. The filling with vegetables and feta cheese is the most consumed. However, it is not limited to this taste, and seasonal foods can be incorporated into its filling.
To prepare the dough, its ingredients are the conventional basics for making bread. And as for the filling, it can be adapted to each region. So, they are easy to find in any supermarket at affordable prices.
Follow our recipe and make a Turkish Pide for 4 people, it will only take you approximately an hour and a half.
A Turkish delight you can't miss!
Ingredients (2 orders or 4 people)
For the mass:
- 235 ml water
- 7 g dry baker's yeast
- 345 g pizza flour
- 1 level teaspoon of salt
- 40 ml olive oil
For the filling:
- 1 large onion
- 200 g spinach
- 150 g cheese
- Red pepper
- salt
- pepper
- 1 egg
- oil
Preparation (90 minutes + 25 minutes cooking approx.):
1. Heat the water (it should not burn when you touch it) and dilute the yeast.
2. In a bowl, mix the flour and salt, add the oil and add the water with the yeast.
3. Knead until you obtain a homogeneous, elastic and slightly sticky dough.
4. Place the dough in a large bowl and cover it with plastic wrap. Let it rest for an hour.
5. Meanwhile, chop the onion and sauté it with a little oil and salt.
6. When the onion is transparent, add the spinach and let it cook for a few minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
7. When the spinach is ready, add half of the cheese (it can be feta, grated cheese mix, etc.) and stir well. Reserve.
8. Cut the red pepper into strips and roast them in the pan for about 4 minutes. Reserve.
9. Turn on the oven at 180ºC.
10. Flour the work surface, divide the dough into 2 equal parts and form two balls.
11. Stretch the dough balls into an oval shape 40 cm long and about 20 cm wide.
12. Place the cakes on two baking trays lined with sulfurized paper.
13. Spread the filling along each pedi, put the rest of the cheese on top and place the red pepper strips. The filling should not touch the edges of the dough.
14. Fold the edges of the dough towards the filling and join the two ends of the pedi.
15. Beat an egg together with a splash of oil and paint the edges of the cake.
16. Bake them for about 25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
Enjoy!
