🇹🇷 Turkish Bread (Pide)
Turkish bread, often called pide ekmeği, is a soft, slightly chewy flatbread with a golden crust—famous for its dimpled pattern and sesame topping. It’s commonly served with kebabs, dips, or during Ramadan.
đź«“ Classic Turkish Pide Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ÂĽ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 ÂĽ cups warm water
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 egg yolk + 1 tbsp yogurt (for glaze)
- Sesame seeds & nigella seeds (optional topping)
👩‍🍳 Instructions
- Activate yeast
Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy. - Make dough
Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Knead 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. - First rise
Cover and let rise 1 hour until doubled. - Shape
Press dough into a round or oval about ½–¾ inch thick on a lined baking tray.
Use your fingers to create the traditional crisscross indent pattern. - Second rise
Let rest 20–30 minutes. - Glaze & top
Mix egg yolk + yogurt and brush over the top. Sprinkle sesame and nigella seeds. - Bake
Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
🔥 Tips for Authentic Texture
- Place a small pan of water in the oven for steam (helps create a soft interior).
- Don’t overbake—Turkish bread should stay soft, not crusty like baguette.
- Brush lightly with olive oil after baking for extra softness.
🍽️ Serve With
- Hummus or baba ghanoush
- Grilled meats (kebabs)
- Shakshuka
- Olive oil & za’atar
If you’d like, I can also give:
- A no-yeast quick version
- Whole wheat version
- Turkish stuffed pide (like a boat-shaped flatbread with fillings)
- Or a Ramadan-style bakery version
