Pita bread – homemade Greek delight

Ingredients for 4 pita breads:

• 400 g flour (wheat flour type 550)
• 20 g fresh yeast
• 240 ml lukewarm water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons Minos extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp Minos extra virgin olive oil for frying
• Optional: sesame seeds or herbs for sprinkling
  
  

Preparation:

Difficulty level: medium

Preparation time: 60 minutes including rising time

1. Dissolve the fresh yeast together with the sugar in the lukewarm water. Let the mixture stand for 5-10 minutes until it foams slightly.
2. Put the flour in a large bowl, make a well in the middle and pour in the yeast mixture. Add the salt and the Minos extra virgin olive oil added.
3. Knead everything into a smooth dough. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour. Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes until it has doubled in size.
4. After rising, divide the dough into four equal pieces and shape them into round flatbreads (approx. 1 cm thick).
5. Heat a grill pan or regular skillet over medium heat and lightly brush with Minos Extra Virgin Olive Oil for Frying .
6. Place the pitas in the pan and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and slightly puffed. For extra flavor, sprinkle the pitas with sesame seeds or herbs before baking.
7. Serve the pita bread warm – perfect with tzatziki, grilled vegetables or as a side dish to your favorite dish.