STUFFED PIDE (TURKISH PIZZA)

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients for the dough and knead until smooth.
• Grease the dough with some drops of oil, cover and let rest 30 minutes; give a short knead.
• Cover and let rise until almost doubled (about 1 hour depending on the temperature).
• In the meantime prepare the filling:
• In a large skillet heat the oil.
• Add chopped onions along with chopped garlic.
• When onions are translucent, add ground meat, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper.
• Saute for 5 minutes until meat is done.
• Add tomato and cook briefly until water is absorbed.
• Remove from heat and keep aside.
• When cool add parsley and 2 tablespoon fresh mint.
• Preheat oven at 200 degrees Celsius/400 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Place the dough on a floured surface; cut into 4 pieces (for medium pide) or 8 pieces (for smaller pide).
• Make round balls and, using a rolling pin, roll into ovals (12 inches/30 cm for medium pide or 6 inches/15 cm for smaller pide). I possibly try to let the borders stay thicker.
• Transfer the oval dough on the baking sheet.
• Divide filling in equal portions; spread on the dough; pinch the points together giving a boat-like shape.
• Bake for 15 minutes or until golden.
• Remove from oven and, if desired, drizzle with lemon juice.
• Top with remaining chopped fresh mint and serve.
• Note: to the filling you can add chopped bell peppers. You can also top the filling with grated cheese.
• Serve immediately and enjoy!