Turkish bread is soft, fluffy, and slightly chewy with a golden crust—perfect for dipping or making sandwiches. One of the most famous versions is Ramazan pidesi, traditionally baked during Ramadan.
🍞 Turkish Bread (Pide-Style) Recipe
Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- 1 cup warm milk (or water)
- 2 tbsp yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For topping:
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tbsp milk
- Sesame seeds or nigella seeds (kalonji)
Instructions:
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
- Add warm milk, yogurt, and olive oil. Knead into a soft dough (8–10 minutes).
- Cover and let it rise for about 1 hour, until doubled.
- Punch down and shape into a round or oval flat loaf.
- Place on a baking tray and gently press a crisscross pattern on top with your fingers.
- Mix egg yolk + milk and brush over the bread. Sprinkle seeds.
- Bake at 200°C for 15–20 minutes until golden.
🧄 How to Serve:
- With hummus or yogurt dips
- Alongside curries or grilled meat
- Make sandwiches or wraps
💡 Tips:
- Yogurt makes the bread softer and richer
- Don’t skip the egg wash—it gives that signature golden color
- You can brush with butter right after baking for extra softness
If you want, I can show you a no-oven (tawa) version or a stuffed Turkish bread variation 👍
