No-Knead Turkish Pide Bread is a delightful flatbread often enjoyed during Ramadan to break the fast. With just 10 minutes of prep time and no kneading needed, this recipe suits bakers of all skill levels. To achieve a wonderful texture, avoid using too much flour; the dough should remain wet and sticky. I recommend measuring the flour with a kitchen scale. The result boasts a soft, fluffy interior that bursts with flavor and pairs well with various dishes. Serve it alongside soups and salads or top it with your favorites. This pide bread will win hearts and elevate any meal.
Unlike traditional Ramadan pide, this recipe skips the egg wash, making it vegan-friendly. Lightly brush the top with olive oil and sprinkle sesame seeds to enhance flavor and create a crispy crust.
To make the No-Knead Turkish Pide Bread, you will need the following ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups bread flour, 2 teaspoons sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt.
Make a small well in the center of the flour mixture and add in 2 ¼ teaspoons instant dried yeast.
Add ¾ cup plus 4 teaspoons water into the well and mix everything together with your hands. The dough will be very shaggy and fairly hard to handle.
Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap and leave the dough to prove for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Generously flour a work surface and pour the proven dough out onto it. Shape the dough into a ball and flatten it to roughly 1 inch thick.
Transfer the dough to an olive oil-greased baking sheet. Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and leave to prove for another 45 minutes
Preheat the oven to 480 °F / 250 °C
Using your fingertips, dent the top of the dough by first drawing a rough inner circle about 1 inch from the edge of the bread. Then, dent the center of the inner circle with crisscrossed diagonal lines about 1 inch apart. Use a pastry brush to cover the top of the bread with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and gently press the seeds in.
Bake the bread for 8 minutes at 480 °F, then turn the oven temperature down to 400 °F / 200 °C and bake for another 5 minutes or until golden brown.
Let cool slightly, and serve warm or at room temperature.
This No-Knead Turkish Pide Bread recipe yields soft, fluffy flatbread with a crispy top, perfect for any meal. With just 10 minutes of prep and no kneading, it's an easy option for all home bakers. Made this recipe? Let us know what you think in the comments below!
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