Pide is a traditional Turkish dish loved by many around the world. This delicious dish comes in many different variations, with meat and vegetables, cheese and spinach, or even a vegan option. The dough is the star of the dish, as it is soft and chewy, with a slight crunch on the edges. Today, I will share with you my favorite Pide recipe. First, we need to prepare the dough. In a large bowl, mix together 2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of yeast. Slowly pour in 1 cup of warm water, mixing until the dough comes together. Knead the dough for around 10 minutes until it becomes soft and smooth. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let it rest and rise for 30 minutes. While the dough is rising, let’s prepare the filling. For this recipe, we will be using minced lamb. In a frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and cook 1 diced onion until translucent. Add in 500g of minced lamb and cook until browned. Next, add in 2 diced tomatoes, 1 diced green pepper, 2 cloves of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of paprika, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for another 5-10 minutes until all the ingredients are well combined. After 30 minutes, the dough should have doubled in size. Preheat your oven to 200°C. Roll out the dough into small round circles, approximately 6-8 inches in diameter. Place the dough circles on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Top each circle with a spoonful of the filling, spreading it out evenly. Fold the edges of the dough over the filling, leaving the center open. Bake the Pide in the oven for around 12-15 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the filling is heated through. Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the top of the Pide and serve hot. Ingredients: - 2 cups of flour - 1 teaspoon of sugar - 1 teaspoon of salt - 1 tablespoon of yeast - 1 cup of warm water - 1 tablespoon of olive oil - 1 diced onion - 500g of minced lamb - 2 diced tomatoes - 1 diced green pepper - 2 cloves of minced garlic - 1 teaspoon of paprika - Salt and pepper to taste - Fresh parsley for garnish Instructions: 1. In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. 2. Slowly pour in warm water, mixing until the dough comes together. 3. Knead the dough for around 10 minutes until it becomes soft and smooth. 4. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let it rest and rise for 30 minutes. 5. In a frying pan, heat olive oil and cook onion until translucent. 6. Add in minced lamb and cook until browned. 7. Add in tomatoes, green pepper, garlic, paprika, and salt and pepper to taste. 8. Cook for another 5-10 minutes until all the ingredients are well combined. 9. Preheat your oven to 200°C. 10. Roll out the dough into small round circles, approximately 6-8 inches in diameter. 11. Place the dough circles on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. 12. Top each circle with a spoonful of filling, spreading it out evenly. 13. Fold the edges of the dough over the filling, leaving the center open. 14. Bake in the oven for around 12-15 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the filling is heated through. 15. Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the top of the Pide and serve hot. How to prepare: Pide is a simple dish to prepare. The dough can be made in advance and kept in the refrigerator until ready to use. The filling can also be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. When you are ready to make the Pide, simply roll out the dough, top with filling, and bake in the oven. Preparation time: Preparation time for this recipe is around 1 hour, with 30 minutes for the dough to rise and 30 minutes for cooking. Servings: This recipe makes around 6-8 servings, depending on the size of the Pide. Nutrition Facts: Each serving of Pide with lamb filling contains approximately 450 calories, 20g of protein, 45g of carbohydrates, and 20g of fat. Tips: If you don’t have minced lamb, you can use minced beef or a vegetarian option such as lentils or chickpeas. You can also top the Pide with any herbs or spices that you like, such as oregano or cumin. Serve the Pide with a side salad or some yogurt sauce for a delicious and healthy meal. FAQs: Q: Can I freeze the Pide? A: Yes, you can freeze the Pide after it has been baked. Simply let it cool to room temperature, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and store in the freezer for up to 1 month. To reheat, simply thaw the Pide in the refrigerator overnight and reheat in the oven at 200°C for around 10 minutes. Q: Can I use store-bought dough for this recipe? A: Yes, you can use store-bought dough if you are short on time. Just follow the instructions for the filling and bake according to the instructions on the dough package. Q: What other filling options are there? A: Pide can be filled with a variety of different meats and vegetables. Some popular options include cheese and spinach, ground beef and eggplant, or even a vegan option with mushrooms and peppers. Enjoy this delicious Pide recipe with your family and friends. The soft and chewy dough combined with the delicious lamb filling is sure to be a hit. Don’t forget to experiment with different fillings to find your favorite. Bon appétit!
