Greek Pita Breads

Name: Greek Pita Breads
Ingredients: 160 g water, lukewarm; 200 g whole milk, lukewarm; 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tsp granulated sugar; 2 tsp active dried yeast; 530 g strong white bread flour; 1 tsp fine sea salt; olive oil, as needed

These light and fluffy flatbreads are great for serving with dips, stews and as the base for delicious grilled souvlaki.

Difficulty

Low

Time

135 min

Author

Kenwood

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Products

Cooking Chef Stand Mixer KCL96.004DG

Ingredients

Servings

Makes

6 breads

160 g water, lukewarm

200 g whole milk, lukewarm

2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp granulated sugar

2 tsp active dried yeast

530 g strong white bread flour

1 tsp fine sea salt

olive oil, as needed

Utensils

Frying pan, KCL96.004DG, Dough Tool

Instructions

Step 1

Add water, milk, extra virgin olive oil, sugar and yeast into the appliance bowl and stir to combine.

Let rest for 5 minutes.

Step 2

Fit the Dough Tool.

Add flour and salt into the appliance bowl.

Knead for 10 minutes on speed 1, until a dough has formed.

Tip: Or use the Dough Kneading preset if applicable.

Step 3

Remove the Dough Tool.

Transfer the dough onto a work surface and form into a ball.

Grease the appliance bowl with oil.

Return the dough to the bowl and fit the splashguard.

Prove for 1 hour at 30ºC, speed Off, until doubled in size.

Tip: Or use the Dough Proving preset if applicable.

Step 4

Lightly oil a clean work surface.

Remove the dough from the appliance bowl and gently press down with your fists to remove the air.

Divide the dough into six equal pieces.

Roll each piece into a ball and cover with a tea towel.

Let rest for 15 minutes.

Step 5

Roll out the dough balls into 20 cm circles.

Press your fingers into one side of the dough to create small dimples over the surface, adding more oil if needed to prevent the dough from sticking.

Tip: If your dough springs back too much, let rest for another 10 minutes and try again.

Step 6

Preheat a frying pan on a medium heat.

Add one pita to the frying pan and cover with a lid.

Cook for 3 minutes on a medium heat on both sides until golden and cooked through.

Wrap the pita in a clean tea towel to keep warm.

Repeat the same with the remaining pitas.

Serve.