Ramazan pidesi

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Ramazan pidesi is a traditional leavened bread shaped into round, flat forms. It is made with flour, water, milk, yeast, sugar, salt, and either butter or olive oil. Traditionally consumed during the month of Ramazan, the bread is characterized by its top which is decorated with crisscross patterns or dimples made by pressing into the dough with one’s fingers. Before baking, Ramazan pidesi is typically sprinkled with nigella seeds and sesame seeds. Nowadays, it's one of the staples of Turkish gastronomy, eaten throughout the year with various dips or used to mop up the juices of stews and casseroles. It is also an important part of tombik , a traditional Turkish sandwich stuffed with shredded meat.