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July 18, 2014

Homemade Pita Bread with Greek Spice Mix

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Level: Easy

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Description

Soft and chewy griddle-cooked homemade pitas with traditional Greek spice mix.

Ingredients

  • FOR THE BREAD:
  • 1 cup Warm Water
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast
  • 2-½ cups Bread Flour
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Olive Oil
  • 3 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil, For Cooking
  • FOR THE SPICE MIX:
  • 4 teaspoons Dried Oregano
  • ½ teaspoons Granulated Garlic
  • ½ teaspoons Kosher Salt
  • ¼ teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • FOR THE BREAD:
  • 1 cup Warm Water
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast
  • 2-½ cups Bread Flour
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Olive Oil
  • 3 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil, For Cooking
  • FOR THE SPICE MIX:
  • 4 teaspoons Dried Oregano
  • ½ teaspoons Granulated Garlic
  • ½ teaspoons Kosher Salt
  • ¼ teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Preparation

For the bread:
Combine the water and yeast in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the dough hook. Let it sit for about 5 minutes, until foamy. Add the flour, salt, and olive oil and mix on low speed for 1 to 2 minutes, until the flour is fully incorporated. Increase the mixer speed to medium and mix for 3 to 4 minutes, until the dough forms a smooth ball. Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl and cover with a clean dish towel. Let it rise for about 1½ hours, until doubled in volume.

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface and divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece of dough into a thin 8-inch circle. Cover the pitas with the dish towel while you work.

Heat a few teaspoons of vegetable oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add one pita to the pan and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until golden brown and charred on both sides. Remove the cooked pita to a plate. Repeat with the remaining pitas, adding more oil as needed.

For the spice mix::
Stir together the oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to combine. While the pitas are still warm, sprinkle the spice mixture over the tops.

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