Here’s a classic Turkish Bread (Pide) recipe — soft, chewy, golden, and perfect with dips, kebabs, or just olive oil and za’atar. This is the type of flat, round or oval bread often served in Turkish restaurants or bakeries.
🇹🇷 Traditional Turkish Bread (Ramazan Pidesi)
Ingredients:
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3 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or bread flour)
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1 ¼ cups warm water (about 110°F / 45°C)
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2 ¼ tsp instant yeast (1 packet)
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1 ½ tsp sugar
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1 ½ tsp salt
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2 tbsp olive oil
For the topping:
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1 egg yolk + 1 tbsp milk (for glaze)
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Nigella seeds or sesame seeds (or both)
Instructions:
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Activate the Yeast:
In a large bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy. -
Make the Dough:
Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix to form a sticky dough. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. -
First Rise:
Cover and let the dough rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until doubled in size. -
Shape the Bread:
Preheat oven to 230°C (450°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
Lightly flour your hands, then gently press the dough into an oval (about ½ inch thick). -
Decorate:
Brush with egg yolk + milk. Using your fingers, press a border around the edge and make a criss-cross pattern inside — don’t cut all the way through, just create indentations.
Sprinkle with sesame and/or nigella seeds. -
Bake:
Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown and puffy. -
Cool & Serve:
Let cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature with dips, soups, or grilled dishes.
