THERMOMIX ® RECIPE

1 Bec's Table Greek Pita Bread

Recipe's preparation

Making the Dough
Prepare Yeast Mixture: Add the yeast, sugar, milk, and water to your Thermomix bowl. Set the machine to run for 5 minutes / 37°C / speed 1.
Add Dry Ingredients: Once the timer is up, add the flour, salt, and olive oil to the bowl. Give it a quick mix for 5 seconds/speed 5, then set your Thermomix to knead / for 3 minutes.
Let the Dough Rise: After the kneading cycle finishes, immediately take the dough out of the Thermomix bowl. Place it in a warm spot, covered, for an hour to rise. I usually use my Thermoserver®; it keeps the dough cosy and helps it rise beautifully.
Portion the Dough: Your dough should now be double its original size. Tip it onto a clean work surface and shape it into a log. Divide the log into 8 equal portions for side plate-sized servings.
Second Rest: Roll each portion into a ball, cover them, and let them rest for another 15 minutes.
Preheat Pan: Get a heavy-based pan (I used my cast Iron pan) or BBQ grill plate and set it to medium-high heat.
Roll Out the Dough: While your pan heats up, roll your dough balls into discs. You want them pretty thin; aim for about 1/4 cm thickness. Make sure your benchtop is lightly floured—but not too much- or your dough will slide around, and your pita bread will be dryer.
Cook the Pitas: Once your pan is hot, brush it lightly with some melted butter or ghee. Place a dough disc onto the pan. You'll notice bubbles forming—this is a good sign! When the underside gains a bit of colour, flip it to cook the other side.
Get into the Rhythm: While one pita is cooking, take the opportunity to roll out the next one. You'll find your groove, and in no time, you'll have a stack of fresh, homemade pita bread!