SUÇUK PIDE
Turkish pide is one of my favorite comfort foods. With a soft, freshly baked crust, melty cheese, and savory sucuk, every bite is packed with flavor. It’s simple, delicious, and honestly, I’d pick it over regular pizza any day.
SUÇUK PIDE
Turkish pide is one of my favorite comfort foods. With a soft, freshly baked crust, melty cheese, and savory sucuk, every bite is packed with flavor. It’s simple, delicious, and honestly, I’d pick it over regular pizza any day.
Ingredients
- 320 mL water
- 7 g yeast
- 5 g sugar
- 25 mL olive oil
- 300 g bread flour
- 200 g AP flour
- 10 g salt
- Suçuk
- 8 oz kaşar, kashkaval or mozzarella
Method
- In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in lukewarm water. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add in both flours, salt and olive oil and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead for 8–10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 60–90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 500°F/ 260°C with a pizza stone (or large baking pan – bottom side up) inside for at least 30 minutes.
- Divide the dough into 5 equal pieces.
- Roll each piece into an oval shape (about 30x15cm) then place on a piece of parchment paper for easy transfer.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over each pide, leaving a border around the edges.
- Fold the edges slightly and pinch the ends to create a boat shape then lay suçuk slices on top of the cheese.
- Transfer the pide (with parchment) onto the hot pizza stone.
- Bake for 8–12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crisp (remove parchment 2 minutes after).
- Brush the edges with melted butter.
- Cut and enjoy!
