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Pide

Turkey

Pide has been a staple of Turkish bakeries for centuries, its distinctive boat shape designed to hold generous toppings without spilling.

A boat-shaped Turkish flatbread topped with cheese, meat or vegetables and baked until the edges are crisp — often called Turkish pizza.

Authentic Turkey Pide recipe
Prep
20 mins plus proving
Cook
15 mins
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
460 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

400gbread flour
7ginstant yeast
250mlwarm water
200gminced lamb
150gcheese, grated
1egg, for glazing

Method

1

Make a soft dough from flour, yeast and water, and prove until doubled.

2

Roll into an oval and shape the edges up into a boat form.

3

Top with minced lamb and cheese, then pinch and twist the ends to seal.

4

Brush the edges with egg and bake at 220C for 12-15 minutes until golden.

Chef's Tip

Pinch the pointed ends firmly closed before baking, or the filling can leak out as it cooks.

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