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Traditional Country-Style Turkish Pide

A classic bakery delight with crispy dough and a delicious cheese filling, easily made at home.

Prep
30 min
Cook
25 min
Time
55 min
Servings
6
Calories
340
Level
Moderate
Heat
Gentle heat
Region
trkmutfa
Traditional Country-Style Turkish Pide
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Servings6
Measures

1 cup is 200 ml. 1 tea glass is 100 ml. 1 tablespoon is 15 ml. 1 dessert spoon is 10 ml. 1 teaspoon is 5 ml.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet instant yeast
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1.5 cups warm water
  • 300g mixed curd and feta cheese
  • 1/2 bunch finely chopped parsley
  • 3 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)Instead: olive oil

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

  1. 1

    Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

  2. 2

    Add warm water to knead a soft dough and let it rise for 45 minutes.

  3. 3

    Prepare the filling by mixing cheese and parsley.

  4. 4

    Divide the risen dough into mandarin-sized pieces.

  5. 5

    Roll out each piece into an oval, thin shape using flour.

  6. 6

    Place the cheese filling in the center and fold the edges inward to form a pide.

  7. 7

    Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C until golden, then brush with melted butter.

Note. Sprinkle a little water on the pides right after removing from the oven and cover with a towel to keep them soft.

Questions

Is milk used in the dough?

Traditional kır pidesi dough uses water and yeast; milk is generally not used.

Can it be made with minced meat?

Yes, you can substitute the cheese with cooked minced meat filling.

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