Peppered Bread

(Biberli Ekmek - Antakya - Mediterranean Region)

~600 g pizza or bread dough

Filling:
1 medium onion, finely chopped*
1/2 red Bell pepper, discard seeds, finely chopped
1 small tomato, discard seeds, finely chopped
1 tbsp red pepper paste
1 tbsp red pepper paste, hot
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
2 tbsp sesame seeds
2 tbsp olive oil

23 cm (9 inch) pie plate, oiled with 1 tbsp olive oil

Spread the dough in an oiled pie dish with your palm equally. Put aside for about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare all the filling ingredients and mix with the spoon. Spread the filling equally all over the dough.

Preheat the oven to 400 F (200 C). Place the dish on the middle rack and bake for 35-40 minutes.

* If you like, you may saute the onion with olive oil for 2-3 minutes or until it is softened. Don't burn it though!