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Turkish Pide

Cultural Context

Pide, often referred to as Turkish pizza, has origins in the Anatolian region of Turkey and is a beloved street food. Traditionally, it features a variety of toppings, often including minced meat and vegetables, reflecting local flavors and ingredients. Today, pide is enjoyed globally, with variations that cater to different tastes and dietary preferences, making it a versatile dish.

TurkishTRmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
500 g strong white bread flour
10 g salt
10 g sugar
7 g instant yeast
300 ml warm water
30 ml olive oil
200 g mozzarella (low moisture)
400 g minced beef (15–20% fat)
150 g onion (diced)
red pepper (diced)
10 g garlic (minced)
30 g tomato paste
5 g paprika
3 g ground cumin
5 g salt
2 g black pepper
15 g fresh parsley (added after cooking)
15 ml olive oil

ground meat

🥗Healthier: chicken or turkey

💰Cheaper: vegetarian filling

Chicken or turkey reduces fat content, while vegetarian options can be more economical.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while bread flour can be less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats, while canola is more budget-friendly.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: silken tofu

Flaxseed meal is a vegan substitute, while silken tofu can be less costly.

1

Preheat oven to 230–240°C (450–465°F).

2

In a bowl, combine strong white bread flour, salt, sugar, instant yeast, warm water, and olive oil to make the dough.

3

Knead the dough until smooth and elastic.

4

Let the dough rise until doubled in size.

5

In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté diced onion and red pepper until soft.

6

Add minced beef and cook until browned.

7

Stir in garlic, tomato paste, paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper; cook until well combined.

8

Remove from heat and mix in fresh parsley.

9

Roll out the dough and place mozzarella around the edges to create a stuffed crust.

10

Fill the center with the beef mixture.

11

Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges.

12

Bake for 10–14 minutes until golden underneath.

13

Brush crust with melted butter if desired.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingsautéingbaking

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-freegluten-free

Allergens

glutenegg

Also Known As

PideTurkish flatbreadTurkish pizza

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