Turkish Pizza | Essential Christmas Recipes
Unique taste, crispy delight, indulge in the charm of Turkish cuisine.
Turkish pizza is a dish featuring a thin crust topped with ground meat and an array of spices. After baking, it offers a crispy texture and a delightful aroma. Unlike traditional pizza, Turkish pizza typically does not contain cheese, but its flavor is unmatched.
👉🏻Ingredients list⚠️
Dough: high-gluten flour, whole wheat flour, dry yeast, warm water, Himalayan pink salt, granulated sugar, olive oil
Fillings: potato, vegan sausage (or ground lamb), tomato, green bell pepper, onion, garlic and parsley mixture, Himalayan pink salt, freshly ground black pepper, cumin powder, olive oil
Dipping Sauce: vegan yogurt, garlic and parsley mixture, Himalayan pink salt, freshly ground black pepper, lemon juice
👉🏻✨DIRECTIONS:
Prepare Dough: Dissolve dry yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes. Combine all dough ingredients in a large bowl, pour in yeast water, mix until shaggy, then knead into a smooth dough. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise until doubled in size (about 1.5 hours).
Prepare Fillings: Peel tomatoes, cut into small pieces, and press out excess moisture. Dice green bell pepper and mix with tomatoes, garlic and parsley mixture, Himalayan pink salt, freshly ground black pepper, and cumin powder. Slice potatoes thinly, cut sausage into small rounds, and shred onion.
Punch down the risen dough, let it rest for 15 minutes, then divide into two portions. Roll each portion into a thin oval crust.
Lay potato slices on the crust, then spread tomato mixture, sprinkle with onion and sausage, drizzle with a little olive oil, sprinkle with cumin seeds, and roll up the crust.
Preheat oven to 220°C (430°F), and bake for 15-20 minutes until the pizza is golden and crispy.
Prepare dipping sauce by mixing all ingredients together.
Serve the baked pizza with dipping sauce.
👉🏻✨TIPS
Maintain a warm and humid environment for dough rising to aid yeast activity.
Keep an eye on the pizza during baking to avoid overcooking.
👉🏻✨BENEFITS
Nutrient-rich: The meat and vegetables in pizza provide essential nutrients for the body.
Promotes gut motility: The fiber in vegetables and meat enhances gut motility and aids digestion.
✨NUTRITIONAL ASPECTS:
Calories: Moderate, depending on specific ingredients and portion size.
Protein: Derived from flour, meat, and sausage, supports bodily functions.
Dietary fiber: Rich vegetables and potatoes provide ample dietary fiber for digestion.
Vitamins: Tomatoes and green bell peppers are rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants, beneficial for health.
