My First Homemade Lamb Pide Reddit Didn’t Lie!

Hey friends! 🌿

I was deep in a Reddit spiral last week in r/recipes when this Turkish-style Lamb Pide caught my eye. It looked warm, flavorful, and like the perfect weekend cooking project. I tried it Saturday and it turned out so good I’m still thinking about it. Here’s my full experience!

The filling was fragrant and delicious. I used lamb mince and went a little heavier on the fresh mint because I love that bright pop. The spices smelled incredible while cooking my husband kept “helping” by hanging around the kitchen.

The dough rose beautifully (yeast win!). My ovals were a bit wonky but they baked up golden with nice sesame crusted edges. I added a mix of mozzarella and feta on top because cheese makes everything better.

One small lesson: make sure the filling is fully cooled before assembling, otherwise you might get a slightly soggy bottom. Other than that, it was pretty straightforward and fun.

We devoured both pides with a simple salad and garlic yogurt. Total success this one is going into regular rotation!

The Recipe I Used

Makes 2 large Pides

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Ingredients

• Filling:

• 500g Lamb Mince (or beef)

• 1 Tbsp Oil

• 1 Large Onion, finely chopped

• 4 Garlic Cloves, minced

• 3/4 Tsp Salt

• 3/4 Tsp Black Pepper

• 1 Tsp Ground Cumin

• 1 Tsp Ground Coriander

• 1/2 Tsp Ground All Spice

• 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika

• 1/2 Tsp Chilli Flakes

• 1/2 Green Pepper, diced

• 1/2 Red Pepper, diced

• 1 Tomato, diced

• 2 Tbsp Fresh Chopped Mint

• 1 Tsp Lemon Juice

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Directions

• Add oil to a large pan on medium heat, then add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. Add onion and cook until golden.
• Add lamb mince, turn heat to high and cook for 5 minutes, stirring regularly.
• Lower heat to medium-low, add all spices & seasonings, mix well. Add tomato and peppers and cook another 5 minutes.
• Turn off heat, stir in lemon juice and fresh mint. Set aside to cool completely.

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Ingredients

• Dough:

• 3 Cups Flour

• 1 Tsp Salt

• 3/4 Cup Warm Milk

• 1 Tbsp Olive Oil

• 1 Tbsp Yeast

• 1 Tsp Sugar

• 1 Egg

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Directions

• In a large bowl, add warm milk, sugar & yeast (don’t mix yet). Leave for 10 minutes to activate.
• Add egg, salt, and oil. Mix, then add flour and combine until a dough forms. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes).
• Oil the bowl and the dough ball, cover with a damp towel, and let rise for 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Divide dough into 2. Roll each into an oval shape. Add half the filling to each, then top with about ½ cup cheese.
• Fold the sides over the filling and pinch the ends together to seal.
• Brush crusts with beaten egg and sprinkle with white sesame seeds.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden.

10/10 would make again. It’s impressive looking but totally doable at home. The spiced lamb with the soft dough and melty cheese is just perfect.