Best Turkish Flatbread Recipes

TURKISH FLATBREAD (PIDE)

Steps:

• Dissolve the yeast and sugar in 1/2 cup warm water, and let stand in a warm place 10 minutes until frothy.
• Stir in the 1/2 cup of flour, cover with plastic wrap and let rise 30 minutes.
• To finish the dough, put the 3 1/2 cups of flour in a large bowl, and make a well in the center.
• Put in the yeast-and-sugar mixture, salt, olive oil, and 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon of lukewarm water.
• Gradually work in the flour to make a soft and sticky dough.
• Knead the dough on a floured surface for 15 minutes.
• The dough will be very sticky at first, but as you knead, it will gradually cease to stick to your hands.
• You should have a damp and very springy dough that offers no resistance to kneading.
• Put the dough in a oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise 1 hour, until well swollen.
• (You can refrigerate the dough at this point until you're ready to use it.) Put the dough on a lightly floured surface and roll into a log.
• Cut into 8 equal pieces, and roll each one into a tight ball.
• Place the balls on a floured surface, and let rest 30 minutes under a towel.
• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees, and if you have them, heat tiles 30-40 minutes before baking.
• Roll one ball of dough on a floured surface with a rolling pin into a circle 1/4- to 1/8-inch thick and 8 inches in diameter.
• Brush the top with olive oil.
• Bake 5 or 6 minutes, and repeat the process with the remaining dough balls.
• As the pide come out of the oven, stack them in a large pan and keep them covered until all are ready to eat.
• Remember to let the oven temperature return to 450 degrees after baking 2 or 3 pide.
• Serve the pide hot.
• They also can be reheated wrapped in foil.

TURKISH FLATBREAD.

Steps:

• Put the flour, salt and yeast in a bowl and stir.
• Add the warm water and warm milk and mix thoroughly.
• Add the oil and mix with hands until dough-like.
• Let prove for 1 1/2- 2 hours in an air-tight bowl. Let it prove outside if warm enough, if not, put it above a 50 degree centigrade. Not in the oven, above the oven.
• Once proved, place out on a work surface to make a rough circle.
• Cut into 6 pieces and make into smaller balls.
• Roll the dough balls to a 2-penny thickness and place in a frying pan. DO NOT put oil in the frying pan.
• Cook on low heat for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown, on both sides.
• Enjoy hot or clod with some sea salt, black pepper and fresh or dried herbs.

TURKISH LAMB FLATBREAD

Steps:

• Mix the yeast and 250ml warm water in a small bowl, and leave to stand for 5-10 mins until foamy - this means the yeast is working. Put the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl (or use a tabletop mixer fitted with a dough hook and set at a low speed). Add the yeast mixture and mix by hand or machine until the dough comes together into a ball. If the mixture is too sticky to form a ball, add 2 tbsp flour and mix again. Knead for 12 mins by hand, or 8-10 mins on a high speed in the mixer, until smooth, then put in a lightly oiled bowl. Turn to coat the dough in the oil, cover with cling film and leave in a warm place for 2-4 hrs until doubled in size. (You can also put it in the fridge overnight, punch down and let it rise again at room temperature.)
• Heat the oven to 240C/220C/gas 9. Put a baking sheet or pizza stone on the middle shelf. If you're using lamb leg meat, blitz it in a food processor until it's finely minced. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat until hot. Add the onion and garlic, and cook for 10 mins until golden. Add the lamb and cook for 5 mins or until brown, breaking up any lumps with a spoon, then pour off any excess oil. Add the spices, some seasoning, tomato purée, tomatoes and the pomegranate molasses, and cook for 5 mins more, mixing everything together well and breaking down the tomatoes with a spoon. Remove from the heat and leave to cool completely. Can be done one or two days ahead.
• Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a large rectangle about 30 x 40cm. Sprinkle 1 tsp or so of the semolina on a baking sheet. Put the dough on top and make sure it can move around. Add the spicy lamb first, then top with the red onions, pine nuts and feta. Slide onto the heated baking sheet or pizza stone and cook for 10-15 mins until crisp on the bottom.
• Remove and drizzle with a little extra pomegranate molasses, then scatter over the parsley and pomegranate seeds. Transfer to a large board and cut into diamonds to serve.

GREEK YOGURT TURKISH FLATBREAD

Steps:

• Combine the yeast, sugar, and water into a medium-large bowl and stir well. Allow to sit in a warm place for 5-10 minutes to activate the yeast. The mixture will be foamy and bubbly when activated.
• Whisk in the Greek yogurt olive oil and salt.
• Add flour and parsley and stir with a wooden spoon or sturdy spatula and until the dough comes together. Turn dough out onto a well-floured counter and turn to coat. Knead for 3-4 minutes or until dough is no longer sticky and springs back when lightly pressed. Sprinkle more flour onto the counter if the dough is sticky during kneading.
• Divide dough into 10 equal pieces, sprinkle lightly with flour, then cover with a clean kitchen towel. Allow to rest for 15 minutes.
• Preheat a medium saucepan to a medium-low heat. While pan is heating, roll one of the dough portions into an approximately 7-inch circle. Brush the top surface lightly with extra virgin olive oil. When the pan is hot, pick up the first circle with your hand and place in pan, oiled side down. Lightly brush the top surface with oil. Allow to the flatbread to cook for about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, until top surface is covered with bubbles and underside is golden around the edges and in spots.
• Flip to opposite side and cook for another 60-90 seconds until a few small golden spots appear. Don't overcook on the second side. Repeat rolling, oiling and cooking with remaining portions of dough.
• Sprinkle flatbreads with a bit more chopped parsley when finished, if desired. Stack flatbreads in a clean kitchen towel after cooking to steam a bit and retain softness.
• When cool, store in a ziplock bag. Reheat in a pan without oil for a minute or two on each side OR wrap flatbreads in paper toweling and heat in the microwave on low power until warm.

TURKISH FLATBREAD

Steps:

• Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand in a warm place until frothy, about 10 minutes. Stir in flour. Cover sponge with plastic wrap and let rise for 30 minutes.
• Place flour in a large bowl and make a well in the center. Pour in sponge. Add 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons lukewarm water, olive oil, and salt. Gradually work in the flour to make a soft and sticky dough.
• Knead the dough on a floured surface for 15 minutes. Grease a large bowl with butter and add dough. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
• Divide dough into quarters. Cut each quarter into 10 pieces; shape each piece into a ball. Cover balls of dough and let rest for 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Shape each ball of dough into a circle by flattening dough and stretching it. Arrange 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
• Bake in the preheated oven until puffed up and golden, about 10 minutes.

LAHMACUN [ TURKISH SPICED LAMB FLATBREAD]

Steps:

• 1. Prepare the spicy lamb: Place a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil and chopped onion. Cook stirring until onion is soft but not brown. Add the spices and cook 1 minute, then add the ground lamb. Cook the lamb until it is evenly browned, breaking it up as it browns. Stir in the tomato paste, salt, and parsley. Set aside to cool before topping the flatbread.
• 2. Preheat a baking stone [pizza stone is fine] to 500 degrees for at least 30 minutes. Sprinkle a pizza cutter with flour. Dust the surface of the refrigerate dough with flour and cut off a peach sized piece. [1/4 pound]. dust with more flour and quickly shape into a ball stretching the surface of the dough around turning it as you go.
• 3. Stretch the flat bread: flatten the dough with your hands on a floured work surface. Spread meat over the surface of the dough.
• 4. Slide onto pizza stone. Cook 5 - 8 minutes. The crust should be baked through but remain pale and soft.

LAHMACUN TURKISH FLATBREAD

Steps:

• Form Flatbread 1. Combine yeast, sugar and 3/4 cup boiled water in a bowl, let it sit until foamy, about 5-7 minutes. 2. Combine flour and salt separately, fold in the yeast mixture, and knead until soft, smooth dough ball forms. Cover the dough in a bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise for about an hour. 3. Punch down dough, divide into 4 portions, and form them into a ball. Transfer dough balls to a floured baking sheet. Cover with a damp tea towel and let rest for another 45 minutes, or refrigerate until needed. Create Sauce 1. In a large bowl, combine oil and tomato paste with the Baharat blend packet. Add in lamb, garlic, tomatoes, onions, and season with salt (optional). Add Toppings 1. Preheat oven to 475°, use a pizza stone in bottom third of oven. 2. Roll out each dough ball fairly thin, into a 10” disk. Transfer dough to a parchment paper, spoon about 4 tablespoons of topping onto dough, spread evenly with your fingers. 3. Bake until the crust is golden brown and topping is cooked, between 6-10 minutes, depending on the thickness of your crust and topping layer.

LAHMACUN TURKISH FLATBREAD

Steps:

• Combine yeast, sugar and 3/4 cup boiled water in a bowl, let sit until foamy, about 5-7 minutes.
• Combine flour and salt separately, fold in the yeast mixture, and knead until soft, smooth dough ball forms. Cover the dough in a bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise for about an hour.
• Punch down dough, divide into 4 portions, and form them into a ball. Transfer dough balls to a floured baking sheet. Cover with a damp tea towel and let rest for another 45 minutes, or refrigerate until needed.
• In a large bowl, combine oil and tomato paste with the Baharat blend packet. Add in lamb, garlic, tomato, onion, and season with salt (optional).
• Preheat oven to 475°, use a pizza stone in bottom third of oven.
• Roll out each dough ball fairly thin, into a 10" disk. Transfer dough to a parchment paper, spoon about 4 tablespoons of topping onto dough, spread evenly with your fingers.
• Bake until the crust is golden brown and topping is cooked, between 6-10 minutes, depending on the thickness of your crust and topping layer. Repeat with remaining dough and toppings.

TURKISH FLATBREAD (YUFKA)

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, add flour and salt. Use your hand to make a well in the center; pour in water and olive oil. Mix until dough forms, adding more flour if necessary, about 3 minutes. The dough will be extremely sticky and shaggy. Transfer to a clean bowl, drizzle with a little bit of oil, and turn to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest at room temperature at least 20 minutes, or up to 4 hours (or overnight in the refrigerator).
• When the dough has rested, it will look smooth and be very soft. Divide the dough in half, then divide each half into three equal pieces. Roll the first ball into a very thin 8- or 9-inch round, using more flour to keep the dough from sticking to the rolling pin. Heat a cast-iron skillet or nonstick pan over low heat until hot. Cook the first flatbread on one side until it starts to bubble up and lightly brown on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook the other side, about 30 seconds; the bread should stay soft and pliable. Set finished flatbread aside.
• Wiping out excess flour in the pan as you go, continue rolling and cooking until you have a stack of warm yufka. Serve immediately with hummus, baba ghanoush, or another dip. (Alternatively, use flatbreads for Chef Sortun's Red Lentil Wraps.) (Note: After completely cooling, flatbread can be stored in a zip-top plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To reheat, wrap in aluminum foil and place in a 250 degrees F oven for 8-10 minutes, or wrap in a damp towel and microwave for 15-30 seconds.)

TURKISH STUFFED FLATBREAD (GOZLEME)

Steps:

• Place lukewarm water, shortening, salt, sugar, bread flour, and yeast in a bread machine in the order listed. Run Dough cycle. Remove dough from the machine at the kneading, 20 minutes.
• Divide dough into 5 pieces and roll them into balls. Place on a floured surface, cover with a slightly damp cloth, and leave to rest for 20 to 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt oil and butter for filling in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion and salt and cook, stirring frequently, until onions soften, about 10 minutes. Add spinach and garlic and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
• Roll dough circles into flat rounds, 5 to 6 inches in diameter. Fill one half each circle with spinach mixture, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, then fold the other half over and seal the edges.
• Preheat a griddle or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Brush one side of each gozleme with oil and place on the hot pan; cook until base is golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Brush top side with olive oil, turn, and cook until golden, another 2 to 3 minutes.