Homemade Pita

Homemade Pita:

• 2 cups flour 

• ½ cup whole wheat or spelt flour 

• 1 cup warm water

• ½ teaspoon salt 

• 2 teaspoons sugar 

• 2.5  teaspoons dry yeast 

• 2-3 tablespoon oil plus more for coating 

Zaatar Oil:

• 2 teaspoons zaatar 

• Zest of 1 lemon 

• ¼ cup oil 

• ¼ teaspoon salt 

Cibur: 

• 2 soft boiled or poached eggs 

• ½ cup labne 

• 1 clove garlic, minced 

• ¼ teaspoon salt 

• Couple grinds black pepper 

• A pinch of aleppo pepper 

• A pinch of zaatar 

• Olive oil for drizzling 

• Fresh sprigs of dill 

1. In a large bowl mix the flours with the yeast, sugar and water together. Add in the oil and salt and mix until a round ball forms. Knead for about 10 minutes adding another tablespoon of oil if too sticky. 

2. The dough should be smooth and supple. Coat in oil. 

3. Cover with a damp towel and allow to sit for an hour to rise. 

4. Heat an oven-proof frying pan or sheet pan to 500 °F.

5. Divide into 6 portions and form each into a ball on a floured surface. Cover and rest for 10 minutes. 

6. Roll out into a circle about 7-8 inches wide. Place gently on the hot pan and cook for 3 minutes or until the edges are golden. 

7. Place on a plate lined in a towel and cover. Repeat until all the pita rounds are cooked. 

Zaatar oil: 

1. Mix ingredients and brush over warm pita 

Cibur: 

1. Mix the salt, lebne and garlic together. 

2. Place the eggs on top and drizzle with oil, dill and remaining spices. 

3. Serve with fresh pita