Turkish Pide Flatbread (Original video)

Ingredients:

• 4 cups bread flour
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 teaspoons salt
• Nigella seeds (for topping)

Instructions:

1. Prepare a sponge by whisking together 1 cup flour, 1 cup water, yeast, and honey. Let it sit for 30 minutes.
2. In a mixer, combine the sponge with 3 more cups of flour, 1 more cup of water, and olive oil. Mix until combined.
3. Add salt and knead for about 10 minutes. Let the dough rise in a bowl for 1-1.5 hours.
4. Shape the dough into balls, let them rest for 15 minutes, then shape them into flatbreads.
5. Dimple the flatbreads, sprinkle with nigella seeds, and bake at 475°F for 15-16 minutes until golden brown.
6. Enjoy the Turkish Pide Flatbread with a soft texture and great flavor reminiscent of Antakya, Turkey.