Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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10
servings
1 tsp

active dry yeast

2 cup

warm water

1 cup

wheat flour

5 cup

all-purpose flour

1.5 tsp

salt

1 tbsp

olive oil

1 lb

spinach

chopped

1 unit

onion

finely chopped

1 unit

feta cheese

1 unit

spices

Step 1
~11 min

Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl.

Step 2
~11 min

Add wheat flour and 1 cup of all-purpose flour, stir well.

Step 3
~11 min

Cover and let sit for 10 minutes to 3 hours for proofing.

Step 4
~11 min

Add olive oil and salt to the dough.

Step 5
~11 min

Gradually add the remaining flour until the dough becomes difficult to stir.

Step 6
~11 min

Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding more flour if needed to prevent sticking.

Step 7
~11 min

Cover the dough with plastic film and let rise for 1.5-2 hours, or until doubled in size.

Step 8
~11 min

In a separate bowl, mix spinach, onion, feta cheese (optional) and spices to create the filling.

Step 9
~11 min

Once dough is ready, place on floured surface.

Step 10
~11 min

Divide the dough into 10 equal pieces and form into balls. Cover them with a damp cloth.

Step 11
~11 min

Take one dough ball and roll it into a 6-9 inch circle using a rolling pin.

Step 12
~11 min

Brush the surface of the dough with olive oil.

Step 13
~11 min

Sprinkle 2-3 tablespoons of the spinach filling onto the dough, leaving the edges clear. Shape into a boat.

Step 14
~11 min

Brush the top of the boat-shaped pide with olive oil.

Step 15
~11 min

Cook the pide in a preheated skillet over medium heat until the bottom is cooked.

Step 16
~11 min

Transfer the pide to an oven dish and broil until the top is golden brown.

Step 17
~11 min

Serve hot and enjoy!

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust spices to your liking.

For a crispier crust, brush with melted butter before baking.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of yogurt or hummus.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Turkish salad
Lentil soup

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Turkey

Cultural Significance

Pide is a popular street food in Turkey.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Casual dining
Family meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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