Ingredients:
160 ml whole milk, at room temperature
80 ml water, at room temperature
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons yeast
320 g hard flour
1 teaspoon fleur de sel
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped, only the leaves
1 tablespoon olive oil, for frying
Salt
Pepper
To Serve:
Olive oil
Fresh thyme
Greek tzatziki sauce
Fish roe dip
Instructions:
Activate Yeast Mixture:
Combine the sugar, yeast, olive oil, water, and milk in a bowl. Set the bowl aside for 5 minutes until the mixture starts to froth.
Prepare Flour Mixture:
In another bowl, combine the flour, salt, and chopped fresh thyme leaves. Mix to combine.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
Add the oil to the yeast mixture and stir to combine.
Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture in batches. Ensure each batch is fully incorporated before adding the next.
Knead the Dough:
Transfer the mixture to a lightly floured working surface. Knead for 4-5 minutes until the dough becomes smooth.
Let the Dough Rise:
Brush a bowl with some oil and add the dough.
Cover with a towel and let it rest for about 40 minutes, until it rises and doubles in size.
Heat the Pan:
Place a pan over medium heat.
Shape and Roll Out Pita Bread:
Press on the dough to remove the air and cut it into 6 equal-sized pieces.
Place pieces of dough on a lightly oiled working surface. Use a rolling pin to roll out each piece of dough to a circle 20 cm in diameter.
Cook Pita Bread:
Cook the pita bread for 1-2 minutes on each side in the pan until they puff up slightly.
Serve:
Transfer to a plate and serve with chicken or pork gyro, sausages, or vegetables.
Sprinkle with chopped thyme.
Enjoy your homemade Greek pita bread!


Leave a comment