Authentic Turkish Pide Recipe - Traditional Boat Bread
Traditional Turkish pide (boat bread) with cheese and egg topping. This authentic recipe creates perfect boat-shaped flatbread with crispy edges and soft center.
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Recipe Details
Ingredients
Shopping List
- 500 g Bread flour (high-protein)12-13% protein content ideal
- 320 ml Warm water110°F/43°C
- 7 g Active dry yeast1 packet
- 60 ml Extra virgin olive oilTurkish olive oil preferred
- 10 g SaltFine sea salt
- 15 g HoneyFor yeast activation
- 200 g Turkish white cheese (beyaz peynir)Can substitute with feta
- 2 pieces EggsFor topping
- 15 g Nigella seeds (çörek otu)Traditional Turkish seeds
- 30 g Fresh parsleyFinely chopped
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1
Activate the yeast by dissolving it in warm water with honey. Let stand for 5-8 minutes until foamy and doubled in volume. This ensures your yeast is active and will create proper rise.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine bread flour and salt. Create a well in center and add activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix with wooden spoon until shaggy dough forms.
Step 3
Knead dough on lightly floured surface for 10-12 minutes until smooth and elastic. Dough should be slightly sticky - resist adding too much flour as this creates better texture.
Step 4
Place dough in oiled bowl, cover with damp towel, and rise in warm place for 1.5-2 hours until doubled in size. Proper fermentation is crucial for flavor development.
Step 5
Punch down risen dough and divide into 4 equal portions. Cover and let rest 15 minutes to relax gluten for easier shaping.
Step 6
Roll each portion into oval shape approximately 10 inches long and 6 inches wide. Keep thickness even for uniform cooking.
Step 7
Create pide's characteristic boat shape by pinching and twisting edges to form raised border. Leave center flat for toppings. Make decorative ridges along edges.
Step 8
Place shaped pides on parchment-lined baking sheets. Brush surface with olive oil and sprinkle crumbled cheese in center, leaving borders clear.
Step 9
Create wells in cheese and crack one egg into center of each pide (optional). Sprinkle with nigella seeds and fresh parsley.
Step 10
Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Bake pides for 12-15 minutes until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted and lightly browned.
Step 11
Remove from oven and serve immediately while hot. Traditional serving includes fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Congratulations!
You've successfully prepared an authentic Turkish dish. Enjoy your delicious creation!
About This Recipe
Authentic Turkish Pide Recipe - Traditional Boat Bread
Pide originates from Ottoman cuisine and remains Turkey's most beloved flatbread. Each region has signature toppings, from Black Sea region's cheese and egg combinations to southeastern Turkey's spicy meat versions. Traditionally baked in wood-fired ovens, pide represents Turkish hospitality and communal dining traditions.
Recipe Tips
Use bread flour with 12-13% protein for best texture and structure
Don't overload with toppings as this can make the bread soggy
Pide is best eaten immediately while the crust is crispy and cheese is bubbly
Experiment with toppings like spinach, meat, or vegetables for variety
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