Description
“Make soft, fluffy, and authentic Turkish bread at home with this easy recipe. Perfect for dipping, sandwiches, or serving with meals. Ready in 3 hours!”
Ingredients
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- 500 g (4 cups) all-purpose flour
- 300 ml (1 ¼ cups) warm water
- 7 g (2 ¼ tsp) dry yeast (or 25 g fresh yeast)
- 10 g (2 tsp) sugar
- 10 g (2 tsp) salt
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil
- 1 egg (for glazing, optional)
- Sesame or nigella seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift flour and mix with salt in a large bowl.
- Knead and First Rise: Make a well in the flour, add yeast mixture and olive oil, and knead for 10-15 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
- Shape the Dough: Punch down the dough and shape it according to preference:
- For a loaf: Shape into a round or oval.
- For pide: Press into an oval shape with fingers.
- Second Rise: Cover and let the dough rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- Glazing and Baking: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with sesame or nigella seeds if desired, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cooling and Serving: Let cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
- With Yogurt: Substitute some water with yogurt for extra softness.
- With Butter: Replace olive oil with butter for a richer flavor.
- Whole Wheat Version: Use half whole wheat flour for a heartier texture.
- Stuffed Bread: Fill with feta, olives, or herbs before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- rising time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: turkish
Keywords: Turkish bread, pide, traditional bread, homemade bread, fluffy bread