Origin Turkey
Turkish Pide Bread is a soft fluffy and slightly chewy flatbread from Turkey. It is served with kebabs soups curries and many Turkish dishes. The bread has a light golden crust on the outside and a warm soft inside. People in Turkey enjoy this bread every day especially during special meals and Ramadan. It is simple to make and tastes fresh and comforting.
This recipe is written in easy English so anyone can follow and bake delicious Turkish pide at home.
What Is Turkish Pide Bread
Turkish pide bread is made with
- flour
- yeast
- warm water
- yogurt
- oil
- salt
The dough rises well and becomes soft and airy after baking.
Ingredients You Will Need
For the Dough
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons yogurt
- 1 tablespoon oil
- Three fourth cup warm water
For Topping
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon nigella seeds optional
Step by Step Method to Make Turkish Pide Bread
Step 1
Prepare the Dough
- Take a bowl.
- Add flour yeast sugar and salt.
- Mix gently.
- Add yogurt oil and warm water.
- Mix and knead for five to seven minutes until soft.
The dough should be smooth and stretchy.
Step 2
Let the Dough Rise
- Cover the dough with a cloth.
- Let it rest for one hour.
- It should double in size.
Step 3
Shape the Pide
- Take the dough and press it lightly.
- Shape it into a round or oval flatbread.
- Press your fingers to make light diamond lines on top.
- Brush with egg yolk.
- Sprinkle sesame and nigella seeds.
Step 4
Bake the Bread
- Preheat oven.
- Place the bread on a tray.
- Bake for ten to twelve minutes until golden.
The bread will become soft fluffy and lightly crisp.
Serve and Enjoy
Serve Turkish pide warm with
- kebabs
- grilled chicken
- soup
- hummus
- salads
The bread tastes soft warm and delicious with any meal.
Tips for Perfect Pide Bread
- Use warm water for soft dough
- Knead well
- Let dough rise fully
- Do not overbake
- Serve bread warm
Variations You Can Try
- Add garlic butter on top
- Add cheese filling
- Add herbs
- Make smaller mini pide breads
Approximate Nutrition per Serving
Values may vary
- Calories 180 to 260
- Carbohydrates 35g
- Protein 6g
- Fat 4g