A quick and easy pita bread topped with one of my favour spice mix.
Za'atar.
INGREDIENTS (makes 6)
500 gr flour 0
360 gr water, lukewarm
3 tsp dry instant yeast
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
Extra-virgin olive oil
Za’atar
METHOD
In a mixer bowl add the yeast, sugar and water and combine to dissolve the yeast. Set aside for 5-10 minutes until yeast froths.
Add the flour and salt and mix using the dough hook for 6-8 minutes (Alternatively you could mix the ingredients by hand).
After mixing for a while the dough for your pita bread should become an elastic ball and a bit sticky.
When ready, coat the dough with olive oil, place in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap and a kitchen towel. Let it sit in a warm place, for at least 20 minutes or until it doubles its size.
Take the dough out of the bowl and gently deflate with your hands. If too sticky, use just a tiny bit of flour.
Split into 6 evenly sized balls, around 145g each.
Let the pita bread balls rest for 15 more minutes.
To form the pita bread, you can either use a rolling pin, or stretch it with your hands, about 20cm in diameter.
Heat a non-sticking frying pan to medium heat and add just a little bit of olive oil and wipe off any excess. Bake each pita bread for about 3 minutes on each side, until slightly coloured and still soft.
Once cooked brush each pita bread with olive oil and sprinkle with za’atar.
