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Turkish Pide Bread (Ramazan Pidesi) Recipe

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Turkish Pide Bread, also known as Ramazan Pidesi, is a traditional soft and fluffy flatbread characterized by its distinctive oval shape, diamond-patterned indentations, and a sprinkle of sesame and nigella seeds. Perfect for Ramadan or any meal, this bread is lightly glazed for a golden crust and offers a tender crumb inside.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes rising + 20 minutes resting + 15 minutes prep + 25 minutes baking, approximately 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Turkish

Ingredients

Dough Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup warm milk
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp instant dry yeast
  • 1 large egg white
  • 2 1/3 cup bread flour

Glaze and Topping Ingredients

  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tbsp plain yogurt
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp nigella seeds

Instructions

  1. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine warm milk, warm water, olive oil, sugar, salt, instant dry yeast, and egg white. Stir until well blended.
  2. Add Flour: Gradually add the bread flour in batches, mixing with a wooden spoon until the dough starts to come together. The dough will be tacky to the touch and does not require kneading.
  3. Proof Dough: Cover the bowl and let the dough rest in a draft-free warm environment, such as an off oven, for about 40 minutes to allow it to rise and double in size.
  4. Shape Dough: Lightly flour a cleanup surface. Transfer the risen dough onto it and shape it into a round boule. Cover with a kitchen towel and let it rest for another 20 minutes.
  5. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Make Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, plain yogurt, and water. Set aside for glazing the bread.
  7. Shape and Glaze Bread: Place the dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Brush the surface with some of the prepared glaze. Using your fingers, gently stretch and spread the dough into an oval shape about 1/2 inch thick.
  8. Create Pattern and Add Seeds: Using your fingers, make indentations about 1 inch from the edge to form a circular border. Then create diagonal indentations crossing in two directions inside this circle to form a diamond pattern. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and nigella seeds evenly on top.
  9. Bake: Bake the pide bread in the preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.

Notes

  • No kneading is required for this dough; just mix until combined.
  • Ensure liquids are warm, not hot, to activate the yeast properly.
  • The dough should be tacky but manageable before the first rise.
  • Using finger indentations is traditional and gives the bread its distinctive look.
  • Serve fresh or warmed; pide bread pairs wonderfully with dips and Turkish dishes.

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