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Cheese Pide

Cultural Context

Cheese Pide is a beloved dish from Turkey, often enjoyed as a street food or in casual dining settings. It showcases the country's rich culinary heritage, where bread is a staple and cheese is a prized ingredient. Traditionally made with various fillings, modern variations have emerged globally, adapting to local tastes while maintaining the essence of this delightful dish.

TurkishTRmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
butter
strong flour
sugar
salt
fresh yeast (12 grams)
olive oil
water
kashkaval cheese
halloumi cheese
leeks
potatoes
garlic
white wine vinegar
cider vinegar
lemon juice
Maldon salt
dried oregano
toasted sesame seeds
sunflower oil

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta offers a lighter option while maintaining creaminess.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while processed cheese is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: silken tofu

Flaxseed meal serves as a vegan binder, while tofu is a cost-effective alternative.

1

Melt butter in a pot.

2

Whisk in flour to make a smooth paste over medium heat.

3

Add milk in two batches, whisking until smooth, and cook for 5-10 minutes.

4

Use kashkaval cheese and halloumi cheese for the cheese sauce.

5

Mix strong flour, sugar, salt, fresh yeast, olive oil, and water in a bowl.

6

Mix the dough on low speed until elastic and shiny.

7

Roll dough into sausage shapes and then into 100-gram balls, covering with a damp cloth.

8

Place dough in the fridge to prove or leave at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.

9

Char leeks in a high flame rock box until blackened.

10

Peel and slice potatoes thinly, rinse in warm water to remove starch.

11

Deep-fry potato slices in sunflower oil until crisp and golden brown, seasoning with salt.

12

Cut leeks into chunks and make a dressing with grated garlic, vinegar, lemon juice, and olive oil, marinating the leeks while warm.

13

Roll the dough into an oval shape on a floured surface.

14

Spread cheese sauce and charred leeks on the dough, fold edges to form a border.

15

Season with Maldon salt and dried oregano, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

16

Pinch edges to seal and place on a peel for baking.

17

Bake in a preheated rock box at about 300°C.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingbaking

Equipment Needed

potwhiskmixing bowlrock boxpeel

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Turkish Cheese BoatPide with Cheese
Local Name: Pide

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