Cheese Pide Kaserli Pide
Delight your taste buds with Cheese Pide (Kaserli Pide), a beloved Turkish comfort food perfect for any occasion. This traditional recipe features a golden, boat-shaped dough that is soft and airy, filled with a decadent blend of melted mozzarella and Turkish kasar cheese (or feta as a substitute for added tang). With its crispy edges brushed with silky butter and a hint of richness from an egg yolk glaze, this pide is irresistibly delicious. Perfect for sharing, this dish makes an impressive accompaniment to tea or a vibrant salad. Made with simple pantry ingredients and a straightforward prep process, Cheese Pide is a must-try for those who crave authentic Turkish flavors in the comfort of their own home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams All-purpose flour
- 7 grams Active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 150 milliliters Warm water
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 50 milliliters Whole milk
- 200 grams Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 100 grams Shredded Turkish kasar cheese (or feta as a substitute)
- 1 Egg yolk
- 15 grams Unsalted butter
Instructions
In a small bowl, dissolve the sugar and yeast in warm water. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the activated yeast mixture, olive oil, and milk.
Knead the mixture for about 8-10 minutes until a soft, elastic dough forms. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5 minutes.
Lightly oil a bowl, place the dough in it, and cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release any air. Divide it into two equal portions and roll each portion into an oval shape, about ½ cm thick.
Transfer the dough ovals onto the prepared baking sheet. Fold the edges inward slightly to create a border, pinching the ends to form a boat shape.
In a bowl, mix the shredded mozzarella and Turkish kasar cheese. Distribute the mixture evenly inside the borders of both pide doughs.
Whisk the egg yolk and brush it along the edges of the dough for a golden finish.
Bake the pide in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
Remove from the oven and brush the edges with melted butter for added flavor and shine.
Slice the pide into pieces and serve warm. Enjoy your Cheese Pide with a side of tea or salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2613 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 125.2 g | 161% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.3 g | 306% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 455 mg | 152% | |
| Sodium | 4471 mg | 194% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 249.5 g | 91% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.9 g | ||
| Protein | 113.2 g | 226% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 2274 mg | 175% | |
| Iron | 15.2 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 634 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
