Feta, Cherry, and Spinach Pide
Jun 16
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A delicious Turkish-style flatbread topped with feta cheese, cherries, and spinach.
Feta, Cherry, and Spinach Pide is a flavorful and satisfying dish inspired by Turkish cuisine. Pide is a type of flatbread that is traditionally topped with various ingredients and baked to perfection. In this recipe, the pide is adorned with crumbled feta cheese, sweet cherries, and nutritious spinach, creating a harmonious blend of flavors. The bread is soft and chewy, while the toppings add a delightful contrast of textures and tastes. It's a wonderful dish to enjoy as a main course or as part of a shared meal. Give this Feta, Cherry, and Spinach Pide a try and savor the unique flavors of Turkish cuisine.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour — 2 cups
- Instant yeast — 1 teaspoon
- Sugar — 1 teaspoon
- Salt — 1/2 teaspoon
- Warm water — 3/4 cup
- Olive oil — 2 tablespoons
- Feta cheese, crumbled — 1 cup
- Fresh cherries, pitted and halved — 1 cup
- Fresh spinach leaves — 2 cups
- Red onion, thinly sliced — 1/2 cup
- Fresh mint leaves, chopped — 2 tablespoons
- Lemon zest — 1 teaspoon
- Ground black pepper — 1/4 teaspoon
Directions
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
2. Add the warm water and olive oil to the flour mixture. Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
3. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
4. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
5. Punch down the dough to release any air bubbles. Divide the dough into two equal portions.
6. Roll out each portion into an oval or rectangular shape, about 1/4 inch thick.
7. Transfer the dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8. Spread half of the crumbled feta cheese evenly over each dough portion.
9. Arrange the halved cherries, spinach leaves, and sliced red onion on top of the feta cheese.
10. Sprinkle the chopped mint leaves, lemon zest, and ground black pepper over the toppings.
11. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the toppings are slightly caramelized.
12. Remove from the oven and let the pide cool for a few minutes before slicing.
13. Serve the Feta, Cherry, and Spinach Pide warm and enjoy its delightful flavors!