If you’ve never tried Turkish Pide (Turkish Pizza), this is your sign to make it!
The thin dough creates a crispy crust, perfectly complemented by your choice of delicious toppings.
From meats to cheeses, this versatile dish is a must-try!
Ingredients
Dough:
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
Meat topping:
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
- Bunch of parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp tomato + red pepper paste
- 1/2 finely chopped tomato
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Additional toppings:
- Mozzarella cheese
- Akawai cheese
- Sujuk (meat sausage)
- Shishito peppers
For finishing:
- 1 egg, whisked (for egg wash)
- Sesame seeds & black seeds (optional)
- Cornmeal (for dusting)
- 2-3 tbsp melted butter
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
Step 1: Make the dough by combining the water, yeast, and sugar. Mix the flour, salt, and olive oil into the yeast mixture.
Knead the dough until smooth. Let it rest for 1 hour.
Step 2: Prepare the meat topping by cooking ground beef with onion, bell peppers, parsley, tomato paste, tomato, and seasonings. Set aside.
Step 3: Preheat your oven to 495°F (or as high as it goes) and heat for at least 1 hour.
Use a thin cutting board dusted with cornmeal for easy transfer of the pide.
Step 4: Roll the dough thin and shape it like a boat.
Add the meat topping or your preferred toppings like mozzarella, Akawai cheese, or sujuk.
Step 5: Brush the edges of the pide with egg wash, sprinkle sesame seeds if desired, and transfer it to the oven.
Bake for 8-14 minutes or until the crust turns golden brown.
Step 6: Once baked, brush with melted butter and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I use other types of cheese?
Yes, you can use any melting cheese like cheddar or feta for a different flavor.
2. Can I skip the meat topping?
Yes, you can make vegetarian pide by using spinach, mushrooms, or just cheese.
3. How do I prevent the dough from sticking to the surface?
Dust the surface with cornmeal or flour to prevent sticking.
4. How long can I store the dough?
You can store the dough in the fridge for up to 2 days or freeze it for longer.
5. Can I reheat leftover pide?
Yes, reheat in the oven at 350°F for 5-10 minutes to crisp up the crust.
Easy Turkish Pizza
Ingredients
Dough:
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
Meat topping:
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 small onion finely chopped
- 1/2 green bell pepper chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper chopped
- Bunch of parsley chopped
- 1 tbsp tomato + red pepper paste
- 1/2 finely chopped tomato
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Additional toppings:
- Mozzarella cheese
- Akawai cheese
- Sujuk (meat sausage)
- Shishito peppers
- For finishing:
- 2-3 tbsp melted butter
- 1 whisked egg for egg wash
- Sesame seeds & black seeds optional
- Cornmeal for dusting
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Make the dough by combining the water, yeast, and sugar. Mix the flour, salt, and olive oil into the yeast mixture.
- Knead the dough until smooth. Let it rest for 1 hour.
- Prepare the meat topping by cooking ground beef with onion, bell peppers, parsley, tomato paste, tomato, and seasonings. Set aside.
- Preheat your oven to 495°F (or as high as it goes) and heat for at least 1 hour.
- Use a thin cutting board dusted with cornmeal for easy transfer of the pide. Roll the dough thin and shape it like a boat.
- Add the meat topping or your preferred toppings like mozzarella, Akawai cheese, or sujuk.
- Brush the edges of the pide with egg wash, sprinkle sesame seeds if desired, and transfer it to the oven.
- Bake for 8-14 minutes or until the crust turns golden brown.
- Once baked, brush with melted butter and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot and enjoy!
