Pide

Make Pide at home

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp instant yeast
• 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp sugar
• 1 cup warm water
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups shredded kasar or mozzarella cheese
• 1 egg yolk for brushing
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• For meat pide: 1/2 lb sauteed ground lamb with onion and tomato
• Parsley to finish

How it's made

1. Mix flour, yeast, salt, sugar, water and oil; knead until smooth and let rise for 1 hour.
2. Heat the oven to 475F with a baking sheet inside.
3. Divide the dough into 4 pieces and roll each into an oval.
4. Spread the filling down the middle, leaving the edges clear.
5. Fold the long edges over the filling and pinch the ends into a boat shape.
6. Brush the edges with yolk and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden.
7. Brush the hot crust with butter and cut into slices.
8. Add a raw egg to the center in the last 3 minutes if desired.