Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Cheese Pide Recipe | Bread Topped With Spinach, Onions & Cheese | How To Make Bread at Home

Login to Save

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

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
2 cups pita bread
1 cup feta cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese
1 large egg
1/4 cup parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 medium onion
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups flour

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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

Prepare the dough by mixing flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a bowl.

2

Add warm water gradually and knead until smooth, about 10 minutes.

3

Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

4

Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).

5

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

6

Spread a mixture of feta and mozzarella cheese evenly over the dough.

7

Create a border by folding the edges of the dough inward to form a boat shape.

8

Crack an egg in the center of the cheese mixture.

9

Drizzle olive oil over the top and sprinkle with black pepper and red pepper flakes.

10

Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.

11

Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlbaking sheetrolling pinoven

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

dairyglutenegg

Also Known As

Turkish Cheese BoatPide with Cheese
Local Name: Pide

More Cheese Pide Videos

(2 videos)

Similar Turkish Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)