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Turkish Cheese Pide

Turkish Cheese Pide
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Turkish Cheese Pide is a delicious flatbread featuring a crispy golden crust and a rich, creamy cheese blend that includes feta, mozzarella, and kasseri cheese. This quick and easy-to-make dish combines soft, chewy dough with gooey melted cheese, delivering an authentic Turkish flavor that’s perfect for weeknight dinners, sharing with family, or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet (7g) active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water (around 110°F / 43°C)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Cheese Filling

  • 100g feta cheese, crumbled
  • 100g mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 100g kasseri or Turkish kasar cheese, crumbled

Finishing

  • 1 egg, beaten (for brushing the crust)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl and let it sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes. Mix in flour, salt, and olive oil to form a soft dough, then knead until smooth and elastic. Cover the dough and let it rise for an hour until doubled in size.
  2. Prepare the Cheese Mixture: In a bowl, crumble the feta and kasseri cheese and shred the mozzarella cheese. Mix thoroughly to create a balanced, creamy cheese filling with a hint of tang and meltiness.
  3. Shape the Pide: Divide the dough into portions and roll each into an oval shape on a floured surface. Spread the cheese mixture evenly on top, leaving room around the edges for folding.
  4. Fold and Seal: Fold the edges inward and pinch the ends to form the traditional boat shape. Brush the crust edges with beaten egg to give the pide a golden finish once baked.
  5. Bake the Pide: Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). Bake the pide on a baking sheet or stone for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is crispy and the cheese is bubbling and slightly golden.

Notes

  • Use warm water, not hot, to activate the yeast without killing it.
  • Combine salty feta with milder cheeses to keep the filling flavorful but not overwhelming.
  • Allow the dough to rest and rise properly for a tender crumb and crispy crust.
  • A hot oven is key to achieving perfect crispiness and even cheese melting.
  • Apply egg wash just before baking for the best golden crust.

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