If you’ve never had pide or pink pralines, you’re in for a sweet treat with this recipe from Lyon, France-based pastry chef, Karine Gaulier (@coupsdefood). Pide, a Turkish bread in the shape of a small boat, is a staple of Turkish bakeries, and this one is filled with soft dough with crunchy pralines – a Lyon specialty made with almonds coated in cooked, pink-coloured sugar.
There is no definitive proof as to who invented the praline, but many believe the name refers to the French Duc du Praslin, who was a big fan of the sugar-coated almonds. Pink pralines in Lyon, however, are a specialty that dates back to the 19th century. This recipe plays with traditional flavours and textures, making this dessert more indulgent and less sweet. With a touch of verbena berry, you’ll get a lighter and more subtly herbaceous flavor in the pralines, which, nestled in a freshly-baked pide, is a match made in heaven.
