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Turkish Pide Bread Recipe

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This Turkish Pide Bread recipe yields a soft, slightly chewy, and beautifully golden bread topped with sesame and nigella seeds. It features a tender crumb achieved by a no-knead dough method, enriched with olive oil and a glossy yogurt-egg glaze, baked to perfection in the oven. Perfect as a side for dips, meats, or enjoyed on its own.

Ingredients

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Liquid Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup warm milk
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1 tbsp plain yogurt
  • 1 tbsp water (for glaze)

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp instant dry yeast
  • 2 1/3 cups bread flour

For the Glaze and Toppings

  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp nigella seeds

Instructions

  1. Combine liquids and yeast: In a large bowl, mix the warm milk, warm water, olive oil, sugar, salt, instant dry yeast, and egg white thoroughly to create a well-mixed wet base for the dough.
  2. Add flour and form dough: Gradually add the bread flour in batches, stirring with a wooden spoon until the dough starts to come together. The dough will be tacky and sticky; no kneading is necessary.
  3. First rise: Cover the bowl and place it in a draft-free area such as an off oven. Let the dough rise for 40 minutes until it has noticeably expanded.
  4. Shape the dough: Lightly flour your work surface, turn the dough out, and shape it into a boule (round ball). Cover it with a kitchen towel and let it rest for 20 minutes to relax the gluten.
  5. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for baking.
  6. Prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, yogurt, and 1 tablespoon of water. This mixture will give the bread a shiny and rich finish.
  7. Shape and glaze the dough: Place the dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Using your fingers, gently stretch it into an oval shape about 1/2 inch thick. Brush a portion of the glaze evenly over the surface.
  8. Create indentations and decorate: With your fingers, make indentations around 1 inch from the edge forming a circular ridge. Then, create diagonal indentations crossing inside the circle to form diamond shapes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and nigella seeds evenly on top.
  9. Bake the bread: Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes, or until the bread turns a golden brown color and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

Notes

  • The dough is intentionally tacky and no traditional kneading is required, making it easy for beginners.
  • Using warm liquids helps activate the yeast properly for a good rise.
  • The yogurt in the glaze gives the pide a subtle tang and glossy finish.
  • Ensure the oven is fully preheated to 400°F before baking to achieve the perfect crust.
  • Let the bread cool slightly before slicing to preserve its texture.

Keywords: Turkish Pide, Turkish bread, homemade bread, pide recipe, no knead bread, sesame seed bread, nigella seed bread, soft bread, oven baked bread

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