Sourdough Spinach Pide

5 from 14 votes

Sourdough Spinach Pide is a delicious Turkish-style flatbread with a crispy yet chewy sourdough crust, filled with a savory spinach and cheese mixture. This version incorporates natural sourdough fermentation, giving the dough a deep flavor and slight tanginess

Prep Time7

Cook Time15

Total Time7 15

Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: Turkish

Keyword: #cheese sourdough bread, Pide Recipes, Spinach sourdough bread

Servings: pieces

Calories: 233kcal

Author: Swathi (Ambujom Saraswathy)

Ingredients

For the Sourdough Dough:
250 g 2 cups all-purpose or bread flour
100 g ½ cup active sourdough starter
125 ml ½ cup water
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon honey
For the Spinach Filling:
2 cups fresh spinach chopped
½ cup feta cheese crumbled
½ cup Parmesan cheese
1 small onion finely chopped
¼ teaspoon cumin powder
¼ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon Aleppo red pepper flakes optional
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare the Dough:
In a bowl, mix sourdough starter, flour, water, olive oil, sugar, and salt. Knead until smooth.
Cover and let it rest for 6-8 hours at room temperature or overnight in the fridge.
Prepare the Filling:
Sauté onion in olive oil until soft.
Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted. To this add cumin powder, chili powder and Pepper powder. Let it cool.
Assemble the Pide:
Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
Roll out the dough into an oval shape on a floured surface.
Spread the spinach filling in the center, leaving edges uncovered. To this add goat cheese and Aleppo pepper flakes.
Add Parmesan cheese and fold the sides over slightly, pinching the ends to create a boat shape.
Bake:
Transfer to a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve:
Drizzle with olive oil or a squeeze of lemon. Enjoy warm!

Video

Nutrition

Tried this recipe?Mention @nidhinikhil or tag #zestysouthindiankitchenrecipes!