Grilled Pita Bread

Name: Grilled Pita Bread
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 180 min
Ingredients: 1 kg all-purpose flour; 20 g fresh yeast; 1 tsp anise seed; 1 tsp fennel seeds; 1 tsp coriander seed; 1 tsp cumin seed; 50 ml olive oil; to brush olive oil; 1 tbsp salt; 650 ml water

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.

Add 1 tsp of fennel seeds and 1 tsp of cumin seeds to a mortar and pestle
Add 1 tsp of anise seeds and 1 tsp of coriander seeds to a mortar and pestle. Grind the spices until you obtain a rough powder
Add 1 kg of all-purpose flour and the ground spices to a stand mixer bowl
Add 1 tbsp of salt and 50 ml of olive oil
Add 20 g of fresh yeast and 650 ml 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 200 g 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 ½ cm 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!