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Turkish Pide Bread (Ramazan Pidesi) Recipe

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This traditional Turkish Pide Bread, also known as Ramazan Pidesi, is a soft, fluffy, and beautifully shaped bread perfect for enjoying during Ramadan or any time of the year. The dough is simple to prepare with warm milk, water, and olive oil, and it is beautifully topped with a yogurt-based glaze and sesame and nigella seeds, then baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup warm milk
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large egg white

Dry Ingredients

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

Glaze and Toppings

  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tbsp plain yogurt
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp nigella seeds

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough Base: In a large bowl, combine warm milk, warm water, olive oil, sugar, salt, instant dry yeast, and egg white. Mix well to activate the yeast and create a liquid base.
  2. Add Flour and Form Dough: Gradually add bread flour to the wet ingredients in batches, mixing with a wooden spoon until the dough comes together into a tacky ball. Do not knead the dough; it should remain slightly sticky.
  3. First Rise: Cover the bowl with a cloth or plastic wrap and let it rise in a draft-free, warm place such as an off oven for 40 minutes until the dough has expanded.
  4. Shape the Dough: Lightly flour your work surface, transfer the dough onto it, and shape it gently into a round boule. Cover with a kitchen towel and let it rest for 20 minutes to relax and proof slightly.
  5. Preheat the Oven: Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  6. Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together egg yolk, plain yogurt, and water to create a shiny glaze.
  7. Shape and Glaze the Pide: Place the dough on the prepared baking sheet. Using your fingers, brush some glaze over the surface, then gently stretch and spread the dough into an oval shape about 1/2 inch thick.
  8. Create Pattern and Add Seeds: Use your fingers to make a circle of indentations about one inch from the edge. Then make diagonal indentations inside this circle to form a diamond pattern. Sprinkle evenly with sesame seeds and nigella seeds.
  9. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes until the bread turns golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.

Notes

  • Do not knead the dough aggressively; the bread’s texture depends on a slightly tacky dough.
  • Ensure the milk and water are warm but not hot to effectively activate the yeast.
  • The indentations not only create the traditional look but help keep the bread soft and chewy inside.
  • If nigella seeds are not available, you can substitute with black sesame seeds.
  • Consume the bread fresh for best flavor and texture, or toast lightly if consuming the next day.

Keywords: Turkish Pide, Ramazan Pidesi, Turkish Bread, Homemade Bread, Ramadan Bread, Soft Bread, Easy Bread Recipe

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