Turkish Pide with Spiced Beef
Boat-shaped Turkish flatbread topped with seasoned beef, peppers, tomatoes, and melted cheese.
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Rolling Pin
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Chef's knife
Ingredients
Dough
- 3 cups all-purpose flour plus more for shaping
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp fine salt
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Beef topping
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes finely chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 4 oz mozzarella shredded
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter for the crust
Instructions
Make the dough:
- Mix the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
- Add the warm water and olive oil and knead until a soft dough forms.
- Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Prepare the topping:
- Mix the beef, onion, tomatoes, pepper, garlic, paprika, cumin, and a pinch of salt until evenly combined.
- Heat the oven and a heavy baking sheet to 475°F (245°C).
- Divide the dough into two pieces and stretch each into a long oval on parchment.
Shape and bake:
- Spread the beef mixture over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
- Fold the long edges inward and pinch the ends into a boat shape.
- Scatter with the cheese and slide the pide onto the hot sheet.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until browned and bubbling, brush the rim with butter, slice, and serve.
Notes
- Keep the topping layer fairly thin so the dough cooks through.
- A hot baking surface is essential for a crisp base.
- Add a squeeze of lemon just before eating.
Nutrition
Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 32gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 980mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7g