69min 4 ppl
Ramazan Pidesi
54 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps
54 min · 10 steps
Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps
544 kcalper person
Protein 13g
Carbs 99g
Fats 10g
About this dish
A soft, domed Turkish bread with a diamond-scored top scattered with nigella and sesame seeds, baked until deeply golden and traditionally shared to break the Ramadan fast.
Allergy Info
Gluten, Sesame
Diet Info
Vegan
Ingredients
Dried Goods
- Strong white bread flour500 g
- Fast-action dried yeastone sachet7 g
- Caster sugar10 g
- Warm water320 ml
- White Sesame Seedsfor topping10 g
Spices & Seasonings
- Fine sea salt10 g
- Nigella seedsfor topping5 g
Oils & Condiments
- Olive oildivided, plus extra for the bowl30 ml
Utensils
- Mixing bowl
- Tea towel
- Baking tray
- Pastry brush
Method
1
Combine the bread flour, yeast, sugar and fine sea salt in a large mixing bowl.
Approx. 3 minutes
2
Add the warm water and half the olive oil, and mix to a soft dough.
Approx. 3 minutes
3
Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic.
Approx. 10 minutes
4
Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a tea towel and leave in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Approx. 2 minutes
5
Turn the dough out and shape into a smooth, round disc about 25 centimetres across.
Approx. 5 minutes
6
Transfer to a baking tray, cover loosely and leave to rest for 20 minutes.
Approx. 2 minutes
7
Heat the oven to 220°C.
Approx. 2 minutes
8
Press your fingertips into the dough to create the traditional diamond lattice pattern, then brush the surface with the remaining olive oil.
Approx. 5 minutes
9
Scatter the nigella seeds and sesame seeds over the top.
Approx. 2 minutes
10
Bake until puffed, deep golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped underneath, about 20 minutes.
Approx. 20 minutes
