Baked Cheese Pie (Turkish Cheese Pide)

Why Make This Recipe

Baked Cheese Pie, or Turkish Cheese Pide, is a delightful and warm dish that brings comfort to any meal. This recipe is not only satisfying but also easy to make. With a rich, cheesy filling and a golden crust, it’s perfect for sharing with family and friends. Whether for a snack, breakfast, or a light dinner, this baked cheese pie will surely impress.

How to Make Baked Cheese Pie

Ingredients

• 500 g all-purpose flour
• 300 ml warm milk
• 10 g dry yeast
• 18 g sugar
• 10 g salt
• 40 ml oil
• 250–300 g grated kashar cheese or mozzarella
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tbsp oil (for brushing)
• Sesame seeds

Directions

1. In a bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, yeast, and 1 tablespoon flour. Let it rest for 10 minutes until foamy.
2. Add remaining flour gradually and start kneading.
3. Add salt and oil. Knead well until a smooth and elastic dough forms.
4. Cover and let it rise until it triples in size.
5. Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces.
6. Flatten each piece and place a generous amount of cheese in the center.
7. Seal tightly and turn seam side down.
8. Gently press into a 15–18 cm round shape.
9. Make light grid marks on top with your fingers.
10. Let it rise again for 20–30 minutes.
11. Mix egg yolk with 1 tablespoon oil and brush it on top.
12. Sprinkle sesame seeds generously.
13. Bake at 200°C (fan) on the middle rack for 18–22 minutes until deep golden.

How to Serve Baked Cheese Pie

Baked Cheese Pie is best served warm. You can enjoy it on its own or with a side of yogurt or salad for a more filling meal. Sharing this dish is a great way to bring people together!

How to Store Baked Cheese Pie

If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. For longer storage, you can freeze the pies. Wrap each pie in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer bag. They can last for up to a month in the freezer.

Tips to Make Baked Cheese Pie

• Make sure your milk is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast.
• Knead the dough well to ensure a light and airy texture.
• Feel free to adjust the amount of cheese to your liking.
• You can try different types of cheese for varied flavors.

Variation

You can add herbs or spices like oregano or black pepper to the cheese filling for a tasty twist. Some people also like to include finely chopped spinach or cooked ground meat for added texture and taste.

FAQs

Q: Can I use different types of cheese?
A: Yes! You can use mozzarella, feta, or even a blend of cheeses to suit your taste.

Q: How do I know when the dough has risen enough?
A: The dough should triple in size and look puffy. You can also gently poke it, and if it springs back slowly, it’s ready.

Q: Is it necessary to let the dough rise twice?
A: Yes, letting the dough rise twice helps develop a better texture and flavor in the final product.

Turkish Cheese Pide

A delightful baked cheese pie filled with rich, cheesy goodness and a golden crust, perfect for any meal.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 22 minutes mins

Total Time 42 minutes mins

Servings: 4 pieces

Course: Breakfast, Light Dinner, Snack

Cuisine: Turkish

Calories: 330

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Dough Ingredients

• 500 g all-purpose flour
• 300 ml warm milk Make sure the milk is warm, not hot.
• 10 g dry yeast
• 18 g sugar
• 10 g salt
• 40 ml oil Oil for the dough.

Filling and Topping

• 250–300 g grated kashar cheese or mozzarella Feel free to adjust the amount of cheese to your liking.
• 1 tbsp oil For brushing.
• Sesame seeds For topping.

Method

 

Dough Preparation

1. In a bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, yeast, and 1 tablespoon flour. Let it rest for 10 minutes until foamy.
2. Add remaining flour gradually and start kneading.
3. Add salt and oil. Knead well until a smooth and elastic dough forms.
4. Cover and let it rise until it triples in size.

Shaping and Rising

1. Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces.
2. Flatten each piece and place a generous amount of cheese in the center.
3. Seal tightly and turn seam side down.
4. Gently press into a 15–18 cm round shape.
5. Make light grid marks on top with your fingers.
6. Let it rise again for 20–30 minutes.

Baking

1. Mix egg yolk with 1 tablespoon oil and brush it on top.
2. Sprinkle sesame seeds generously.
3. Bake at 200°C (fan) on the middle rack for 18–22 minutes until deep golden.

Notes

Baked Cheese Pie is best served warm. You can enjoy it on its own or with a side of yogurt or salad for a more filling meal.