Spinach and Cheese Turkish Pides
Delight your taste buds with these Spinach and Cheese Turkish Pides, a traditional Turkish flatbread recipe featuring a soft, fluffy dough loaded with a savory filling of sautéed spinach, creamy feta, and gooey mozzarella cheese. The hand-shaped “boat” design not only makes these pides visually stunning but also perfectly cradles the rich filling, infused with garlic and a hint of black pepper. Brushed with egg wash for a golden crust and optionally sprinkled with sesame seeds, these oven-baked pides are both rustic and elegant. Perfect for dinner, brunch, or a snack, this versatile dish boasts Mediterranean flavors in every bite. Simple yet impressive, these pides are a must-try for fans of homemade bread and Middle Eastern cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup Warm water
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 cups Fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 piece Egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix well to distribute the ingredients evenly.
Slowly add warm water and olive oil into the dry ingredients. Mix until the dough starts forming a ball.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until it becomes soft and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
While the dough is rising, prep the filling by sautéing fresh spinach in a skillet over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes, until wilted. Let it cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sautéed spinach, crumbled feta cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, minced garlic, and black pepper. Mix until evenly combined and set aside.
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 6 equal pieces. Roll each piece into an oval shape about 8 inches long and 4 inches wide.
Transfer the rolled-out dough to the prepared baking sheet. Spoon the spinach and cheese filling down the center of each oval, leaving about 1 inch of dough on each side.
Fold the edges of the dough over the filling to form a boat shape, pinching the ends to seal.
Brush the dough edges with beaten egg for a golden finish, and sprinkle sesame seeds if desired.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and fully cooked.
Serve warm and enjoy your fresh spinach and cheese Turkish pides!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2858 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 131.6 g | 169% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.8 g | 284% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 473 mg | 158% | |
| Sodium | 6917 mg | 301% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 304.3 g | 111% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.3 g | ||
| Protein | 108.3 g | 217% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 2184 mg | 168% | |
| Iron | 24.6 mg | 137% | |
| Potassium | 1300 mg | 28% | |
*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.
