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Turkish Pide Bread (Ramazan Pidesi)

Traditional Turkish pide bread for Ramadan.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Course bread
Cuisine Turkish

Ingredients
  

For the Dough

  • ½ cup warm milk
  • ½ cup warm water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons instant dry yeast
  • 1 large egg white
  • 2⅓ cups bread flour

Yogurt Egg Glaze

  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons nigella seeds

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, mix warm milk, warm water, olive oil, sugar, salt, instant dry yeast, and egg white.
  • Add the bread flour gradually and mix with a wooden spoon until the dough comes together. The dough will be tacky; kneading is not required.
  • Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a draft-free area for 40 minutes.
  • Lightly flour a work surface, transfer the dough, and shape it into a round ball. Cover and rest for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix egg yolk, yogurt, and water to make the glaze.
  • Place the dough on the prepared baking sheet, brush with glaze, and gently spread into an oval about ½ inch thick.
  • Using your fingers, press a border about 1 inch from the edge, then create diagonal indentations to form a diamond pattern.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds and nigella seeds.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.

Notes

  • Bread flour gives the best chew, but all-purpose flour can be substituted