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    Turkish Pide Bread (No Knead)

    Aug 31, 2019 · This post may contain affiliate links · 20 Comments

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    Making your own homemade Turkish Pide Bread is so easy and doesn’t even involve kneading. Let me show you how to bake this Turkish bread recipe at home without much effort.

    Who doesn’t know and love a delicious Turkish Pide Bread? Here in Basel (Switzerland, where I live), you can often find it in those little Turkish shops around the corner of each neighborhood.

    It is:

    Super tasty

    Soft

    Airy

    Versatile

    I like this bread very much, but unfortunately, it is sometimes difficult to get. It’s rare to find it at the supermarket or a local bakery. And not everyone is so fortunate and has a Turkish shop in their neighborhood. 

    Because nobody should miss out on this delicious Turkish flatbread, I am going to show you how to make it with little effort and only a few ingredients at home.

    And the best thing is, you don’t even need a stand mixer to make this bread recipe, cause it’s a no-knead bread! Awesome, isn’t it?

    Uses for Turkish Flat Bread

    You can serve and enjoy this fluffy bread in many different ways. It’s super versatile. I like to cut it into thin sticks and serve it with homemade dips. It’s always very welcome when you have guests, to bring it along for a picnic in the park, or as a party appetizer. 

    These dip recipes are perfect for serving along with this soft pide bread:

    • Hummus
    • Tzatziki
    • Guacamole
    turkish bread served with vegan hummus

    Furthermore, it tastes delicious used as a sandwich bread or served with vegan gyros. Fill it with roasted or chopped vegetables and a delicious sauce.

    My favorite way to enjoy this bread is making a vegan kebab: Fill it with fried vegan kebab meat, tomatoes, cucumbers, salad, carrots, tzatziki, and red pepper flakes. Sooo delicious!

    How To Make Turkish Pide Bread At Home

    This recipe is super easy to make without a lot of baking experience or knowledge needed and therefore also suitable for beginners. Make sure to watch the video first, and you’ll see, it’s not difficult at all.

    All you need is flour, sugar, salt, instant yeast, water, olive oil, sesame seeds, and black cumin seeds (also known as nigella seeds) or black sesame. 

    The original recipe calls for nigella seeds, but I usually bake it with black sesame seeds, as I always have some at home.

    I don’t like buying ingredients which I am only going to use for one recipe and then disappear forever in my kitchen cupboard. And I certainly don’t want you to go and buy an ingredient only to make one of my recipes. That’s why I always try to give you as much recipe variations as possible, especially if they call for not everyday ingredients.

    So if you have either black sesame seeds or black cumin at home, use twice the amount of sesame. Or leave out the sesame seeds altogether. I have tested this pide bread recipe without any seed topping at all, and it was nevertheless tasty!

    No-Knead Breads usually call for long resting time, so does this one. To make this bread as fluffy and airy as it should be, without kneading, you need to let the dough rest twice for a total of 1 hour and 45 minutes.

    The dough is very moist at the beginning and does not really look like it’s going to turn into a successful bread. But don’t worry, it’s going to be ok this way!

    turkish flatbread on a wooden board

    Turkish Bread Recipe

    • Mix the flour, sugar, salt and instant yeast in a large mixing bowl. Make a hollow in the middle and pour in the lukewarm water and a tablespoon of olive oil.
    Turkish Bread Recipe Step 1
    • Mix everything well using a cooking spoon – do not knead.
    Turkish Bread Recipe Step 2
    • Cover the bowl with a damp tea towel or plastic wrap and let it rise for an hour at room temperature until doubled in size.
    Turkish Bread Recipe Step 3
    • Place the dough on a well-floured surface and shape it into a rectangle using your hands (should be about 0.4inch/1cm thick).
    • Turkish Bread Recipe Step 4
    • Turkish Bread Recipe Step 5
    • Turkish Bread Recipe Step 6
    • Transfer on a with parchment paper-lined baking sheet and cover with an inverted baking dish or plastic wrap. ➝ I would not use a damp tea towel for this step, as it tends to stick on the dough easily.
    • Let the dough rest for another 45 minutes at room temperature. In the last 20 minutes of this time, preheat the oven to 445°F/230°C.
    • Press your fingertips slightly into the dough to draw diagonal lines (watch the video above to see how to do that).
    Turkish Bread Recipe Step 7
    • Brush your dough with the olive oil, sprinkle with the seeds, and bake for 12 minutes until golden brown
    • Turkish Bread Recipe Step 8
    • Turkish Bread Recipe Step 9
    • Let it cool on a cooling rack before serving.

    Recipe Variations:

    • Use poppy seeds or kosher salt instead of sesame seeds for the topping. Or leave out the bread topping altogether.
    • Most Turkish Pide Bread comes in the shape of a circle, but I prefer my rectangle shape cause it allows dividing into four equal pieces which are perfect as sandwich bread. Feel free to shape this bread in a circle instead of a rectangle!

    Recipe FAQ

    How long does this Turkish bread stay fresh? It’s best eaten the same day you prepare it. But you can store it in a plastic bag or Tupperware for two days, rebake before serving.

    Can I freeze this bread? Yes, preferably immediately after baking, as soon as it has cooled. Use it within three months and place it frozen in the preheated oven to thaw.

    Can I use fresh yeast to make this recipe? Of course. Use 7.5g (½ tbsp) fresh yeast and dissolve in warm water before mixing it with the rest of the ingredients.

    turkish bread on a wooden board

    More Bread Recipes You’ll Love:

    • No-Knead Bread
    • French Brioche Bread
    • Homemade Pita Bread
    • Swiss Breakfast Bread

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    turkish pide bread

    Turkish Pide Bread (No Knead)

    Aline Cueni
    Making your own homemade Turkish Pide Bread is so easy and doesn't even involve kneading. Let me show you how to bake this Turkish bread recipe at home without much effort.
    4.91 from 20 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 12 mins
    Dough Rising Time 1 hr 45 mins
    Course Bread
    Cuisine Vegan
    Servings 4
    Calories 288 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    Bread Dough

    • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
    • 2 tsp sugar
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1 tsp instant yeast
    • ¾ cup (200ml) water
    • 1 tbsp olive oil

    Bread Topping

    • ½ tbsp olive oil
    • ½ tsp sesame seeds
    • ½ tsp black seeds nigella or black sesame seeds

    Instructions
     

    • Mix the flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast in a large bowl. Make a hollow in the middle and add the water and olive oil (1 tbsp). Mix using a wooden spoon until well combined (don't knead the dough).
    • Cover with a damp tea towel or plastic wrap and let it rise for one hour at room temperature.
    • Place the flour on a well-floured surface and form into a thin (~0.4inch/1cm) rectangle using your hands. Transfer on a with parchment paper-lined baking sheet and cover with a plastic foil or a large enough casserole (place it reversed over the dough). ➝ I would not use a damp tea towel for this step, as it tends to stick on the dough easily.
    • Let it rise for another 45-60 minutes. Preheat your oven to 445°F/230°C (in the last 20 minutes of this time).
    • Press your fingertips slightly into the dough to draw diagonal lines (watch the video above to see how to do that).
    • Brush your dough with the olive oil, sprinkle with the seeds, and bake for 12 minutes.
    • Let it cool on a cooling rack before serving.

    Notes

    • Serve it with hummus, tzatziki, or guacamole. Use it for sandwiches, vegan gyros or as kebab bread.
    • How long does this Turkish bread stay fresh? It’s best eaten the same day you prepare it. But you can store it in a plastic bag or Tupperware for two days, rebake before serving.
    • Can I freeze this bread? Yes, preferably immediately after baking, as soon as it has cooled. Use it within three months and place it frozen in the preheated oven to thaw.
    • Can I use fresh yeast to make this recipe? Of course. Use 7.5g (½ tbsp) fresh yeast and dissolve in warm water before mixing it with the rest of the ingredients.
    • It tasted delicious with hummus, sandwiches, or vegan kebab.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Turkish Pide Bread (No Knead)
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 288 Calories from Fat 54
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 6g9%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Sodium 586mg25%
    Potassium 76mg2%
    Carbohydrates 50g17%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 7g14%
    Calcium 9mg1%
    Iron 2.9mg16%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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    1. Mary K. says

      October 11, 2020 at 11:25 pm

      Oh, boy……. simple recipe with outstanding results. I used “Everything Bagel” topping with some extra sesame seeds because I love them. Perfect!

      Reply
      • Aline Cueni says

        October 12, 2020 at 8:38 am

        Thank you for your kind comment, Mary! Everything Bagel topping sounds just too delicious, brilliant idea! 😉

        Reply
    2. Dana Buyukozkaya says

      September 26, 2020 at 5:52 pm

      Perfect recipe – my Turkish husband loved it

      Reply
      • Aline Cueni says

        September 28, 2020 at 9:05 am

        So glad to hear that! 🙂 Thank you, Dana!!

        Reply
    3. Sue Thomas says

      September 09, 2020 at 7:46 pm

      I’ve made the Turkish pride bread yummy

      Reply
      • Aline Cueni says

        September 10, 2020 at 8:41 am

        Thank you for letting me know, Sue!

        Reply
    4. John Heven says

      August 22, 2020 at 5:31 am

      Can this be done as an over night no Knead, or would that be letting it sit too long?

      Reply
      • Aline Cueni says

        August 22, 2020 at 11:25 am

        No, this is not an overnight no-knead bread.

        Reply
    5. Stella says

      August 16, 2020 at 9:24 am

      I made this to go with a Turkish mezze takeaway. I was a little worried because the dough was quite sticky but I needn’t have been, my family loved it and my daughter thought it had been made by the lady that provided the food, so overall a great success. I think they were pleased that I’d made it as they will get to have it again! Thank you.

      Reply
      • Aline Cueni says

        August 16, 2020 at 9:35 am

        Hi Stella, I am so happy that you and your family loved the bread. The dough should be a little sticky at the beginning, that’s totally normal. 😉

        Reply
    6. Kate says

      July 24, 2020 at 9:59 pm

      I just made this yesterday, and it turned out great! I used to be able to buy this in Australia, but since moving to the USA it’s been hard to find. I love eating it with hummus. It didn’t occur to me to try and make it myself until this week, so I looked for an easy recipe and ended up here. This recipe is easy and tastes yum! Unfortunately, my oven just died so it’s going to be a while before I can make it again but I’m definitely saving this recipe. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Aline Cueni says

        July 26, 2020 at 3:28 pm

        Hi Kate, I am so glad you enjoyed my recipe! Homemade bread can sometimes be so simple to bake! Hopefully, your oven get fixed soon! ❤️

        Reply
    7. Sharon says

      May 14, 2020 at 1:59 pm

      Made this last night for the first time. Turned out really, really good. I actually baked mine in a cake tin as I found this the easiest way to get it nice and round!!. My husband and son both thought it was delicious. I will definitely be saving this recipe – Thanks

      Reply
      • Aline Cueni says

        May 14, 2020 at 2:50 pm

        Hi Sharon, thank you for letting me know. ❤️
        That’s an excellent idea with the cake pan! 😉
        It’s always super rewarding when the family loves what you cook and bake, isn’t it?
        All the best,
        Aline

        Reply
    8. Joanne says

      April 29, 2020 at 2:41 pm

      Very easy to make, and went down well with all the family.

      Reply
      • Aline Cueni says

        May 01, 2020 at 8:49 am

        I am so happy to hear that, Joanne! ❤️

        Reply
    9. Raquel says

      April 29, 2020 at 1:13 am

      Made this bread today and it was great! Question, is the nutrition information listed for 1/4 of the loaf?

      Reply
      • Aline Cueni says

        April 29, 2020 at 10:23 am

        Hi Raquel, thank you for letting me know!
        Yes, the nutrition information is per serving. I changed it accordingly in the recipe template, so it should hopefully be clear to everybody! 😉
        All the best,
        Aline

        Reply
    10. Kay says

      April 26, 2020 at 8:17 am

      It was easy.
      Thanks

      Reply
      • Aline Cueni says

        April 26, 2020 at 10:43 am

        You are welcome, Kay!

        Reply

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