Turkish Bread (Ramadan Pide) in the Air Fryer
Classic Turkish Ramadan pide baked in the air fryer – soft and fluffy inside with a crisp crust, brushed with egg and yoghurt and sprinkled with sesame and nigella seeds.
Equipment
- 1 Air fryer
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
- Parchment paper
- 1 Brush
Ingredients
Dough
- 3.5 dl lukewarm water
- 1 tsp sugar
- 7 g dried yeast 1 sachet
- 500 g wheat flour Tipo 00 or plain
1 tsp salt- 2 tbsp olive oil
Brushing
- 1 pcs egg yolk
- 2 tbsp plain yoghurt
- 1 tsp oil Neutral
Topping
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp nigella seeds Black sesame can also be used
Instructions
Dough
- Mix 3.5 dl lukewarm water with 1 tsp sugar and 7 g dried yeast in a large mixing bowl. Leave for 5-10 minutes, until the yeast is bubbling and active.
- Add 500 g wheat flour, 1 tsp salt and 2 tbsp olive oil. Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes, until it is smooth, supple and comes away from the sides of the bowl.
- Cover the bowl with a damp tea towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 60 minutes, until it has doubled in size.
Shaping
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knock it back briefly. Divide it into 4 equal pieces (about 215 g each).
- Shape each piece into a smooth ball, then gently press them flat into round breads about 1.5-2 cm high and around 14 cm in diameter, so they fit in your air fryer.
- Place the breads on baking paper and let them prove for 20 minutes under a clean tea towel.
Brushing and pattern
- Whisk 1 pcs egg yolk, 2 tbsp plain yoghurt and 1 tsp oil together in a small bowl.
- Press the classic pide pattern into the breads with your fingertips: first a circle about 1 cm from the edge, then a diamond pattern inside the circle.
- Brush the pide thoroughly with the egg mixture and sprinkle 1 tbsp sesame seeds and 1 tbsp nigella seeds evenly over the top.
Cooking in the air fryer
- Preheat the air fryer to 180 °C on the fan setting.
- Place 1-2 pide at a time in the air fryer on a piece of baking paper – depending on the size of your basket. They should sit in a single layer without touching each other or the sides of the basket.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, until the breads are golden brown and sound hollow when you tap lightly on the base. (Check them a couple of times along the way.)Start the online kitchen timer here
- Take the pide out and let them cool on a wire rack while you bake the rest.
Serving
- Serve the pide warm or cold as a side for Turkish dishes, meze, soups, stews or as a sandwich bread.
Notes
Tips for the perfect result:
The dough should be soft and supple – add a little more lukewarm water if it seems dry, or a little more flour if it sticks too much. Let the dough rise in a warm spot without draughts for the best result. Variation:
Sprinkle the breads with poppy seeds, sunflower seeds or crumbled feta before baking for a different flavour. You can also use black sesame together with the light seeds. Serving:
Perfect for a Turkish tapas table with hummus, ezme, tzatziki and grilled meat. Also lovely with soup, stew or as a sandwich bread. Portion size:
Most air fryers can only hold 1-2 pide at a time. Bake them in two batches for the best result – this ensures even baking and crispness.
The dough should be soft and supple – add a little more lukewarm water if it seems dry, or a little more flour if it sticks too much. Let the dough rise in a warm spot without draughts for the best result. Variation:
Sprinkle the breads with poppy seeds, sunflower seeds or crumbled feta before baking for a different flavour. You can also use black sesame together with the light seeds. Serving:
Perfect for a Turkish tapas table with hummus, ezme, tzatziki and grilled meat. Also lovely with soup, stew or as a sandwich bread. Portion size:
Most air fryers can only hold 1-2 pide at a time. Bake them in two batches for the best result – this ensures even baking and crispness.
Nutrition
Calories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 95gProtein: 14gFat: 11gSaturated fat: 2gPolyunsaturated fat: 3gMonounsaturated fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mgNet carbohydrates: 91g
