Cheese Pide (Kaserli Pide)

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 1

Delicious Cheese Pide (Kaserli Pide) Recipe

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

20 min

Cook

15-20 min

Ready In

35-40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

356

Sugar

Fat

15g

Cheese Pide, also known as Kaserli Pide, is a popular Turkish flatbread that is filled with cheese. It is similar to pizza, but the crust is thinner and crispy. This recipe combines two types of cheese to create an irresistible filling. The dough is made with simple ingredients you may already have in your kitchen. Cheese Pide can be served as an appetizer or as a light meal. It's like a mini pizza boat that you will love!

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
2.	In a small bowl, mix the baking soda and lemon juice and set aside.
3.	In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, olive oil and baking soda mixture.
4.	Gradually add the warm water while stirring.
5.	Knead the dough until it forms a smooth ball.
6.	Cover with a damp towel and let rest for 10 minutes.
7.	Divide the dough into 6 equal parts and roll each part into an oval shape with a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
8.	Spread shredded mozzarella cheese and crumbled feta cheese on each oval.
9.	Fold the edges of the oval inward to form a boat shape to enclose the cheese filling.
10.	Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the crust is golden and crispy.

PROS

This delicious and easy recipe is perfect for a quick snack or a light lunch.

The combination of mozzarella and feta cheese is a match made in heaven.

Can be served warm or cold.

CONS

The dough can be a little sticky to work with.

It requires some preparation time to make the dough and let it rest before assembling.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is a good source of protein and calcium from the cheese.
The dough is made with olive oil which is a healthy source of unsaturated fats.
The cheese used in this recipe contains healthy fats.

	1 teaspoon baking soda
	1 teaspoon lemon juice
	1 cup warm water
	3 cups flour
	1 1/2 teaspoons salt
	1 tablespoon olive oil
	mozzarella cheese
	feta cheese