Crispy Turkish Crown Pizza Ring with Sucuk and Kaşar

Imagine pulling apart a golden, sesame-crusted ring to reveal a molten center of kaşar cheese and spicy sucuk. This Turkish crown pizza ring brings the drama of a viral video straight to your table, with a crispy, puffy crust that begs to be torn and dipped.

Perfect for game days, family dinners, or any gathering where you want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen.

This crown pizza ring takes the classic pizza concept and turns it into a stunning, shareable centerpiece. The dough is rolled into a circle, topped with herbed tomato sauce, sucuk, and kaşar cheese, then folded into a wreath shape and baked until golden.

The result is a crispy, chewy crust with a flavorful, cheesy center that slices into perfect pull-apart pieces. It’s a fun twist on pizza night that’s as delicious as it is beautiful.

Ingredients

Why this recipe works

The ring shape isn’t just for looks—it ensures every bite has the perfect ratio of crispy crust to gooey filling. By folding the dough points over the toppings, the filling stays sealed inside, creating pockets of molten cheese and savory sucuk. Baking at high heat allows the crust to puff and crisp while the cheese melts into a bubbling, stretchy center.

Using store-bought pizza dough keeps the recipe quick and accessible, while the egg wash and sesame seeds add a golden, nutty crunch to the exterior.

The combination of sucuk’s smoky spice and kaşar’s mild, buttery flavor is a classic Turkish pairing that works beautifully in pizza form. This recipe is designed to be forgiving and adaptable, so even novice bakers can achieve impressive results.

Notes and substitutions

Sucuk is a Turkish fermented sausage with a distinct, garlicky, and slightly spicy flavor. It’s available in many Middle Eastern or specialty grocery stores.

If you can’t find it, pepperoni or a spicy salami makes a good substitute. Kaşar cheese is a semi-hard yellow cheese with excellent melting properties; low-moisture mozzarella or provolone are great alternatives.

For the best texture, use a high-quality pizza dough that has been brought to room temperature. If the dough is too cold, it will be difficult to roll and fold. Toasted sesame seeds add a nutty flavor and extra crunch; you can toast them in a dry skillet for a few minutes until fragrant before using.

• sucuk: Pepperoni or spicy salami can replace sucuk for a similar smoky, spicy flavor.
• kaşar cheese: Low-moisture mozzarella or provolone works well if kaşar is unavailable.
• toasted sesame seeds: Use poppy seeds or a mix of sesame and nigella seeds for a different crust.

Equipment

• Rolling pin
• Parchment paper
• Inverted bowl (about 6 inches wide)
• Pastry brush
• Pizza cutter or roller cutter
• Baking sheet