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Turkish Philadelphia Pie

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Turkish Philadelphia Pie

An innovative recipe and method for making this Turkish pie in a distinctive and very tasty way. Try this easy, clearly explained Turkish Philadelphia Pie with the accompanying photos.

Total time160 min
Prep85 min
Cook75 min
Yield6 servings
DifficultyHard
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Recipe tags

Pastries and bakingInternationalNut freeHardLong cook

Ingredients

  • Dough:
  • 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • A pinch of salt
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons powdered milk
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 teaspoon instant yeast
  • Philadelphia filling:
  • 500 g beef fillet
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup red vinegar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Francesco spice
  • 1 teaspoon Philadelphia spice
  • 1 teaspoon ground red pepper or paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Bell peppers or to taste
  • 1 onion
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • Mozzarella cheese
  • Philadelphia sauce:
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, mixed with a pinch of wild thyme, oregano, and a pinch of pepper

Method

  1. Mix the dough ingredients first. You will get a slightly soft dough. Let it rest for two hours.
  2. Cut the vegetables into thick pieces similar in size to the meat. Mix the vegetables and meat with the various spices and let them marinate for at least one hour.
  3. You can also leave the meat to marinate in the seasoning the night before cooking to achieve stronger and tastier flavors.
  4. Place the seasoned meat in a pan over low heat, then increase to high until it browns. When the meat is cooked, remove it from the heat and set aside.
  5. After the dough has proofed, spread the dough in the pan, place the meat on top, then sprinkle mozzarella cheese and add another layer of dough.
  6. Brush the surface of the dough with egg with a pinch of salt and sprinkle nigella (black seed) and sesame if desired. Put the pan in a preheated oven and bake until the dough is cooked and browned.
  7. Serve the Philadelphia pie with Philadelphia sauce.
  8. How to prepare the Philadelphia sauce:
  9. 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, mix it with a pinch of oregano and a pinch of seasoning.

Notes and serving ideas

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