Name: Homemade Turkish bread Pide
Prep time: 105 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 105 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500 g plain flour; 7 g dried yeast (1 sachet); 10 g (2 teaspoons) salt; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 300 g (ml) lukewarm water; 1 egg for brushing; sesame for sprinkling

Homemade Turkish bread Pide

Homemade Turkish bread Pide

Easy to prepare
4 serving
105 minutes

Jan, 21. 12. 2025

Turkish pide is a popular flatbread with a soft crumb and a crispy crust, perfect with dips, kebab or as a side to goulash. This recipe will show you how to create authentic pide from simple ingredients right in your home kitchen.

For 4 serving

Ingredients

500 g plain flour
7 g dried yeast (1 sachet)
10 g (2 teaspoons) salt
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
300 g (ml) lukewarm water
1 egg for brushing
sesame for sprinkling

Video tutorial

Preparation procedure

Activating the yeast Pour 100 ml lukewarm water into a small bowl, add a pinch of sugar (optional) and crumble the yeast. Let stand for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
Preparing the dough In a larger bowl, mix the flour with the salt. Add the activated yeast, the remaining lukewarm water and the olive oil. Knead by hand or with a mixer for about 8–10 minutes, until a smooth, slightly sticky dough forms.
First rise Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, brush the surface with oil and cover with cling film or a clean towel. Let rise in a warm place for 60 minutes, until the volume has doubled.
Shaping the pides Divide the risen dough into 2 equal pieces (for two larger pides) or into 4 pieces (for smaller rounds). On a lightly floured surface, stretch each piece into an oval or rectangular sheet about 5–7 mm thick. Flatten and press the edges slightly, and use your fingers to create indentations in the center that will better hold fillings or oil.
Final proofing and preparation for baking Line a baking tray with parchment paper and transfer the sheets onto it. Let them proof for another 15 minutes. Brush the tops of the pides with the beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame.
Baking Preheat the oven to 230 °C (convection 210 °C). Place the tray in the middle of the oven and bake for 12–15 minutes, until the edges turn golden and the crumb remains soft and fluffy.

Time required and number of servings

Dough preparation: 15 min
Proofing: 60 min
Final proofing and preparation: 15 min
Baking: 12–15 min
Total time: approx. 1 h 45 min
Servings: 2 large or 4 smaller pides

Conclusion

Homemade Turkish pide will delight you with the aroma of fresh baking and its versatility – serve it with hummus, tzatziki or as a side to meat dishes. Thanks to the olive oil the crumb is tender, the edges are crispy, and the whole process can be handled easily even without a professional baking stone.