Description
Pide is a traditional Turkish flatbread. It comes in various forms. The most iconic version looks like a long canoe. Chefs fold the outer rim of the dough inward. This creates a natural border. It holds the delicious toppings securely during baking.
Ingredients
Scale
For the dough
- 3½ cups (440 g) all-purpose or bread flour
- 2¼ tsp (7 g) instant yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup (240 ml) warm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the beef filling
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 tomato, finely diced (or ½ cup canned diced tomatoes, drained)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp Aleppo pepper or chili flakes
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Loaded toppings
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup crumbled feta
- Sliced cherry tomatoes
- Thinly sliced red onion
- Pickled jalapeños (optional)
- Fresh parsley
- Sesame seeds or nigella seeds (optional)
To finish
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Melted butter (optional)
Instructions
1. Make the dough
- Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
- Add warm water and olive oil.
- Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover and let rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled.
2. Prepare the filling
- Heat olive oil in a skillet.
- Cook onion until softened.
- Add garlic and beef; cook until browned.
- Stir in pepper, tomato, tomato paste, paprika, cumin, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Cook until thick and most moisture has evaporated.
- Stir in parsley and cool slightly.
3. Shape the pide
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Divide dough into 8 equal pieces.
- Roll each into an oval about 8 inches (20 cm) long.
- Spread beef filling down the center.
- Sprinkle generously with mozzarella and feta.
- Fold the edges inward and pinch both ends to create a boat shape.
- Brush the edges with beaten egg.
4. Bake
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- For extra browning, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end if desired.
5. Finish
Brush the crust with melted butter and top with:
- Fresh parsley
- Cherry tomatoes
- Red onion
- Extra feta
- A squeeze of lemon juice (optional)
Serving suggestions
Serve with:
- Plain or garlic yogurt
- Turkish-style cucumber and tomato salad
- Pickled vegetables
- Hot pepper flakes
- Lemon wedges
Notes
For the best chewy texture, avoid overbaking. The center should still look slightly soft when you remove the brownies from the oven—they’ll continue to set as they cool.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180 kcal
Keywords: turkish meat flatbread canoes, loaded beef pide recipe, turkish pizza boats