published Feb 05, 2024 I first tasted this in Turkey while visiting Istanbul during the month of Ramadan a few years back. This pide is NOT to be confused with the “other Pide”, a Turkish flatbread pizza with toppings. No, no, this is Ramadan-time bread only! Another equally delicious bread from Turkey is the sesame topped simit bread that can be found along most streets stacked tall and carried on the vendor’s heads. Simit is another great bread to add to your recipe repertoire. This Turkish “bagel” is mild and a bit sweet — perfect for breakfast. I’m going back to the basics with this pidesi recipe. I keep things simple: a 5-ingredient dough, an egg wash, and some sesame and nigella seeds dusted on top for a bit of extra texture and flavor. And that’s it! Simple, but fluffy and flavorful. Turkish Pide Flatbread (know as Ramadan Pidesi) is often used as a flatbread base for pizza with meat, sauces, and cheese on top. Similar to pita, you can also dip it in some Lamb or White Bean hummus, or enjoy it with rice and meat. I love it with my lentil soup.
HOW TO ASSEMBLE TURKISH PIDE
Preheat and Prep. While the dough rises, preheat your oven to 400°F and prepare the egg wash. Pour the flour into a bowl and slowly add the boiling water, whisking continuously to avoid dry clumps. Allow to cool before adding the yogurt and egg, mixing well.
Egg Wash and Indent. Brush the egg wash over the dough halves, covering the tops and the sides. Press with your fingertips to make indents around the edge of each half, about one inch from the edge. Dip your fingers into the remaining egg wash and continue to indent 3-4 rows within the circle that you made. Turn the dough 45° and repeat, indenting another 3-4 rows to make a diamond pattern.
Season and Bake. Sprinkle the sesame and nigella seeds over top, then slide the baking sheet onto the oven’s middle rack. Bake until golden on top — about 18-20 minutes. If the bread is cooking unevenly, rotate the pan halfway through so that the other side cooks as well.
Let Cool and Serve. Move the Ramazan Pidesi to a wire rack to prevent the bottom from burning while it cools. Serve while the bread is still warm, and enjoy! Love this recipe? Share it with the world on Pinterest.
