Peynirli Pide

Peynirli Pide is a delightful Turkish flatbread topped with a rich mixture of cheeses, making it a perfect vegetarian breakfast option. Its soft, chewy crust and savory filling offer a comforting start to the day.

Peynirli Pide
45 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Turkish
450 kcal

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour - 250 grams
  • Warm water - 150 ml
  • Active dry yeast - 7 grams
  • Sugar - 5 grams
  • Salt - 5 grams
  • Olive oil - 15 ml
  • Feta cheese - 100 grams, crumbled
  • Mozzarella cheese - 100 grams, shredded
  • Parsley - 10 grams, chopped
  • Black pepper - to taste

Steps

  1. In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place it in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.
  4. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into two equal portions. Roll each portion into an oval shape about 1 cm thick.
  6. In a mixing bowl, combine feta cheese, mozzarella cheese, chopped parsley, and black pepper. Mix well.
  7. Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the center of each dough oval, leaving a small border around the edges.
  8. Fold the edges of the dough over the filling to create a boat shape and pinch to seal.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the cheese is bubbling.
  10. Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, and serve warm.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 18 g
  • Carbs: 45 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg
  • Total Fat: 25 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Water: 0.15 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in calcium from cheese, supporting bone health.
  • Contains protein from cheese and flour, aiding in muscle repair and growth.

Tags

TurkishVegetarianBreakfast