1. Add the lukewarm milk and sugar to the bowl of a food processor. Crumble the yeast, add to the milk and stir in to dissolve. Let sit for about 5-6 minutes, so the yeast can work and bubble up a bit. Then add the flour, salt, olive oil and water and mix well. Knead for about 6-8 minutes to get a smooth dough. Shape the dough into a ball and place in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes – the volume should double more or less.

2. While the dough is rising, you can prepare the filling. To do this, peel and finely chop the onion and garlic. Wash and dry the spinach. Heat up some oil in a large pan and sauté the onion until soft and glossy – takes a few minutes. Add the garlic and spinach and sauté until the spinach has wilted down – about 2-3 minutes. Add a little lemon juice and season with cumin, salt and pepper. Set aside and allow cooling down.

3. Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C). Line two baking sheets with baking parchment and set aside. Place the risen dough on a lightly floured surface and divide into eight equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball, cover them with a damp kitchen towel and let the dough relax for about 5 minutes. Wash, dry and half the cherry tomatoes. Cut the spring onion into rings and chop the dill.

4. Roll out the dough balls into thin ovals (about the size of your hand) and place them on the prepared baking sheets. Spread some spinach filling in the center of each oval (leaving a small border), top with several tomato halves and add some crumbled feta, a few scallion rings, and chopped dill. Fold the edges of dough slightly over the filling and press both ends together and twist a little – you’re sort of building a little boat here. The ends should hold together really well, as they tend to unfold during baking and then the Pide loses its shape.

5. When all Pide (boats) are ready, brush the edges of the dough with a little beaten egg, sprinkle with black sesame seeds and bake for about 20-25 minutes. Halfway through the baking time switch the baking sheets, so you get an even bake on all Pide. If your Pide looks a bit pale you can use the grill function of your oven to get some more color, but try not to burn them ;P Remove the finished Pide from the oven and immediately brush them with some melted butter. Serve warm (or reheat later).