Grilled Pita Bread
by
Ange Savelli
Homemade pita bread, fluffy and smoky, cooked over the fire. A great addition to a meal, for dipping, or as a sandwich pocket!
If you don't have a grill, this pita can be cooked in a pan on the stove.
- Level
Intermediate
- Cooking
3h
- Overral
3h+
- Ready
All-Purpose Flour
1kgFresh Yeast
20gAnise Seed
1tspFennel Seeds
1tspCoriander Seed
1tspCumin Seed
1tspExtra Virgin Olive Oil
50mlExtra Virgin Olive Oil
to brushSalt
1tbspWater
650ml
Equipment
Grill
Kitchen Scale
Pastry Brush
Rolling Pin
Charcoal
All-Purpose Flour
1kgFresh Yeast
20gAnise Seed
1tspFennel Seeds
1tspCoriander Seed
1tspCumin Seed
1tspExtra Virgin Olive Oil
50mlExtra Virgin Olive Oil
to brushSalt
1tbspWater
650ml
Equipment
Grill
Kitchen Scale
Pastry Brush
Rolling Pin
Charcoal
Grilled Pita Bread
Ange Savelli
Add 1tsp of fennel seeds and 1tsp of cumin seeds to a mortar and pestle
Add 1tsp of anise seeds and 1tsp of coriander seeds to a mortar and pestle. Grind the spices until you obtain a rough powder
Add 1kg of all-purpose flour and the ground spices to a stand mixer bowl
Add 1tbsp of salt and 50ml of olive oil
Add 20g of fresh yeast and 650ml of water
Mix all the ingredients with the hook attachment for 3m on medium-low speed until the dough comes together
Increase the speed to medium and knead for 2m to develop structure
Increase the speed to medium-high and knead for 2m to develop structure
Transfer the dough to a large bowl. Cover with cling film and place it in the refrigerator for 1h to hydrate
Divide the dough into 200g pieces and roll them into balls. Cover with a kitchen towel and let it rest at room temperature for 20m to proof
Roll the dough with a rolling pin into a round flat shape about ½cm thick
Cover and let the dough rise for 1h at room temperature
Prepare a charcoal grill
Grill the pita until puffed and deep in color. Flip and brush the top with olive oil. If you can't grill, use the same process in a grill pan or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. The grilled pita bread is ready
Enjoy this warm with your favorite dip, as a sandwich or an accompaniment to a light lunch!