Turkish Flatbread
Ingredients
For the Bread:
- 4 cups of regular flour (16 points)
- 1 1/2 cups of warm water (0 points)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons of active dry yeast (0 points)
- 1 teaspoon of sugar (0 points)
- 2 teaspoons of salt (0 points)
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil (8 points)
For the Topping:
- 1 egg yolk (2 points)
- 2 tablespoons of non-fat Greek yogurt (0 points)
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil (8 points)
- Sesame seeds (optional, minimal impact on points)
- Black seeds (optional, minimal impact on points)
Directions
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a small bowl, dissolve the sugar in lukewarm water. Sprinkle the yeast over the water and let it sit for about 10 minutes until it becomes bubbly.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Create a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and olive oil.
- Mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Shape the Pide:
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat.
- Punch down the risen dough and divide it into two equal portions. Shape each portion into a ball.
- On a floured surface, flatten each ball into a round or oval shape, about ½ inch thick.
- Prepare the Topping:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, Greek yogurt, and olive oil.
- Assemble the Pide:
- Place the shaped dough on a piece of parchment paper or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the top of each dough with the egg mixture. Use your fingers or a spoon to create a crisscross pattern on the surface of the dough.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and nigella seeds on top if desired.
- Bake:
- Transfer the parchment paper with the dough onto the hot pizza stone or place the baking sheet in the oven.
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the pide is golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve:
- Allow the pide to cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy warm with dips, cheeses, or as a side to your favorite meal.
Nutritional Information (per serving, assuming 8 servings)
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Saturated fat: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg
- Fiber: 2 g
- Calories: 178 kcal
- Potassium: 53 mg
- Iron: 2 mg
- Sodium: 584 mg
- Sugar: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Vitamin A: 28 IU
- Calcium: 19 mg
Weight Watchers Points Calculation
Here’s the breakdown of the points for each ingredient:
- Regular flour: 16 points
- Olive oil: 16 points
- Egg yolk: 2 points
- Non-fat Greek yogurt: 0 points
Total Points Calculation
- Bread: 16 + 8 = 24 points
- Topping: 2 + 8 = 10 points
- Total Points: 34 points for the entire recipe
Points per Serving
- The recipe is divided into 8 servings:
- Points per Serving: 34 points / 8 servings = 4.25 points per serving (rounded down to 4 points)
Final Weight Watchers Points
- Points per Serving: 4 points
Each serving of the Turkish flatbread (pide) is approximately 4 Weight Watchers points.
Ingredients
For the Bread:
- 4 cups of regular flour (16 points)
- 1 1/2 cups of warm water (0 points)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons of active dry yeast (0 points)
- 1 teaspoon of sugar (0 points)
- 2 teaspoons of salt (0 points)
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil (8 points)
For the Topping:
- 1 egg yolk (2 points)
- 2 tablespoons of non-fat Greek yogurt (0 points)
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil (8 points)
- Sesame seeds (optional, minimal impact on points)
- Black seeds (optional, minimal impact on points)
Directions
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a small bowl, dissolve the sugar in lukewarm water. Sprinkle the yeast over the water and let it sit for about 10 minutes until it becomes bubbly.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Create a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and olive oil.
- Mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Shape the Pide:
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat.
- Punch down the risen dough and divide it into two equal portions. Shape each portion into a ball.
- On a floured surface, flatten each ball into a round or oval shape, about ½ inch thick.
- Prepare the Topping:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, Greek yogurt, and olive oil.
- Assemble the Pide:
- Place the shaped dough on a piece of parchment paper or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the top of each dough with the egg mixture. Use your fingers or a spoon to create a crisscross pattern on the surface of the dough.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and nigella seeds on top if desired.
- Bake:
- Transfer the parchment paper with the dough onto the hot pizza stone or place the baking sheet in the oven.
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the pide is golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve:
- Allow the pide to cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy warm with dips, cheeses, or as a side to your favorite meal.
Nutritional Information (per serving, assuming 8 servings)
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Saturated fat: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg
- Fiber: 2 g
- Calories: 178 kcal
- Potassium: 53 mg
- Iron: 2 mg
- Sodium: 584 mg
- Sugar: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Vitamin A: 28 IU
- Calcium: 19 mg
Weight Watchers Points Calculation
Here’s the breakdown of the points for each ingredient:
- Regular flour: 16 points
- Olive oil: 16 points
- Egg yolk: 2 points
- Non-fat Greek yogurt: 0 points
Total Points Calculation
- Bread: 16 + 8 = 24 points
- Topping: 2 + 8 = 10 points
- Total Points: 34 points for the entire recipe
Points per Serving
- The recipe is divided into 8 servings:
- Points per Serving: 34 points / 8 servings = 4.25 points per serving (rounded down to 4 points)
Final Weight Watchers Points
- Points per Serving: 4 points
Each serving of the Turkish flatbread (pide) is approximately 4 Weight Watchers points.