Recipe: Turkish Pide Pizza

Introduction

If you’re looking for a delicious and unique pizza recipe, try making a Turkish pide pizza. Pide is a type of Turkish bread that is shaped like a boat and filled with various toppings. In this recipe, we’ll be using pide dough as the base for our pizza and topping it with classic Mediterranean ingredients.

Ingredients

For the pide dough:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 3/4 cup warm water
• 1 tbsp olive oil

For the pizza toppings:

• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Make the pide dough

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, yeast, salt, and sugar.
2. Add the warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients, and mix until a dough forms.
3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.

2. Preheat the oven

Preheat your oven to 450°F.

3. Shape the dough

1. Punch down the risen dough and divide it into two equal portions.
2. Roll out each portion into an oval shape, about 1/4 inch thick.
3. Transfer the dough ovals onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

4. Add the toppings

1. Spread the tomato sauce over each dough oval, leaving a small border around the edges.
2. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
3. Add the crumbled feta cheese, sliced black olives, and chopped red onion on top of the mozzarella.

5. Bake the pizza

Bake the pizzas in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

6. Garnish and serve

Remove the pizzas from the oven and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over them. Cut them into slices and serve hot.

Conclusion

Turkish pide pizza is a unique and flavorful twist on traditional pizza. With its boat-shaped crust and Mediterranean toppings, it’s sure to impress your family and friends. Give this recipe a try and enjoy a delicious taste of Turkey in your own home.