Kiymali Pide~Homemade Meat Pita

Oh how I miss kaymali pide from Isparta, Turkey. In the center of town behind the mosque there is a wonderful cafe, Ferrah. It is located just behind the mosque and hidden among the local merchant shops. They have the most incredible food. Delicious lamb, and kofte, and soda served in glass bottles. My husband and I could not get enough of their food. We visited there several times during our shopping excursions. The food was fresh grilled and hand made. Oh now my mouth is watering. This pita doesn't even come close, but it is still a nice replica. This can be served with sliced tomato and shredded leaf lettuce along side a wedge of lemon. Serve as a meal or a light lunch. Afiyet olsun!

Dough

3 c flour
1 tsp salt
1 egg
2 cups water

topping
1 lbs finely ground meat
1 lg onion finely chopped
1 tsp tomato paste
1 tsp pepper paste
salt/pepper
mint
red pepper

Optional: (you can add these but I did not use them)
1 handful of chopped parsley
1 lg tomato chopped

Prepare your meat mixture and let the spices and flavors marinate. Then start your dough. Add your flour and salt, make a valley in the center of flour. Add your egg to the valley and then slowly add water. You want your dough to be firm but pliable. Set aside and let rest for a few minutes. Preheat oven to 350. Roll our a small ball of dough into a round shape. Using palm of your hand spread meat mixture to about a 1/4 inch from the outside edge. Roll edges in, and brush with egg yolk (if you prefer crunchy). Sprinkle a small amount of water over meat to keep it from over drying. Place on a non-stick baking sheet. Place in oven and let cook until edges are brown. Remove from oven and place under a towel (to keep from becoming dry) Continue process until all pita's are finished.