Karadeniz Pidesi

5 from 2 votes

Karadeniz Pidesi is a type of Turkish Pide made with a simple and delicious filling consisting of minced beef, onions and spices.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Main Course, Snack

Cuisine: Turkish

Diet: Low Lactose

Servings: pides

Calories: 683kcal

Sift the flour in a bowl then add the yeast and warm water.
Mix until combined and then add the salt to the bowl.
Gently mix with your fingers to form a dough, it will be sticky at that stage.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and then knead it for 4-5 minutes or until it doesn't stick to your hands anymore.
Turn the dough into a ball and then return it to the bowl.
Cover with a cling film or clean kitchen cloth and then let it rise for an hour or until it doubles the size.

Put a heavy-based pan on medium heat and brown the meat until it releases its fat.
Depending on the fat ratio of your ground meat, you might have enough fat to saute the onions. If not, add the olive oil to the pan and then sauté the onions until soft and translucent.
Add salt, freshly ground black pepper and flaked chilli, remove from the heat and then let it cool down until the dough is ready.

Preheat the oven to 220° C - 430° F (fan oven).
Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces and then place them on a lightly floured surface.
Cover with cling film or a damp kitchen cloth and then let them rest for another 10 minutes.
Roll out one of the dough balls into a long oval shape of 15 cm x 40 cm (about 6”x15.5”) in size and ½ cm (0.2”) in thickness.
Spread ¼ of the meat filling evenly over the dough, leaving a 1 ½ cm border at the edges.
Fold the two edges of the dough over the filling so that is completely covered, and gently pinch the dough to seal. Repeat the same for the remaining 3 dough balls.
Line 2 large baking trays with baking paper and then gently transfer 2 pides on each tray.
When the oven is hot enough, place the trays in the oven and then cook them for 15 minutes or until the pastry is lightly browned.
Take them out of the oven and then generously brush the dough with butter. Slice and serve when still hot.

If you know the basics of baking such as kneading and rolling out dough, this recipe is perfect for you!
You can take this delicious Pide bread to an extra level by adding some cheese on top of the mince filling.
Depending on the fat ratio of your mince, you might have some fat enough to sauté the onions.
The leftovers are great as packed lunch, alternatively, you can freeze them for up to 3 months.