Halal Recipe: Turkish Ramazan Pidesi (Ramadan Bread)

 Recipe: Turkish Ramazan Pidesi (Ramadan Bread)

Time: About 2 hours (includes rising) | Makes: 1 large pide

Ingredients:

-2 cups all-purpose flour 

-1 tsp instant yeast 

-1 tsp sugar 

-1/2 tsp salt 

-3/4 cup warm water 

-2 tbsp plain yogurt 

-1 tbsp olive oil or regular oil 

-1 egg yolk (for brushing) 

-2 tbsp sesame seeds or nigella seeds 

Instructions:

1. Activate yeast:

In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit 5–10 minutes until bubbly.

2. Make the dough:

Add flour, salt, yogurt, and olive oil. Mix and knead until soft and elastic (about 8–10 minutes).

3. First rise:

Cover and rest the dough for 1 hour, or until doubled.

4. Shape the bread:

Place dough on a baking tray lined with paper. Flatten gently into a thick circle (about 1.5–2 cm thick).

Use your fingers to make a deep square or diamond pattern on the top.

5. Second rise:

Let it rise again for 20–30 minutes.

6. Brush and top:

Brush gently with beaten egg yolk. Sprinkle sesame and/or nigella seeds over the top.

7. Bake:

Bake at 200°C for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and puffed.

Serving Tip:

Serve warm with butter, cheese, olives, soup, or just tear and eat after Maghrib—perfect suhoor and iftar food!

Why it works:

Budget-friendly and meaningful.

Soft, light, and blessed for Ramadan vibes.

Easy to make even without special tools!

Ramazan Pidesi reminds us: simple ingredients, made with patience and love, become food that not only fills the body but also nourishes the soul. Like this bread, may our hearts rise soft and full during this blessed season. Ameen.

Breaking fast with warm bread made by your own hands is a barakah money cannot buy. May this simple recipe bring comfort to your table, your heart, and your Ramadhan. One du’a, one bite, one soul at a time.

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"Rise with patience. Bake with love. Break fast with barakah."