Greek Tzatziki with Homemade Pita

What does it include?

Ingredients

• 200g plain Greek yogurt
• 1 large cucumber
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 15 ml extra virgin olive oil
• 15 ml lemon juice
• 5 ml of salt
• 5 ml of sugar
• 6 fresh mint leaves
• 500g flour for bread
• 5 ml active dry yeast
• 15 ml olive oil
• 5 ml of salt
• 200ml warm water

How to prepare it step by step?

Preparation

1. For the tzatziki, peel the cucumber, cut it into small pieces, and drain well to remove excess moisture.
2. In a large bowl, mix the yogurt, cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, sugar, and chopped mint. Mix well and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
3. For the pita, combine the flour, yeast, and salt in a large bowl. Add the olive oil and warm water, mixing until a dough forms.
4. Knead the dough on a floured surface until elastic and smooth, about 10 minutes.
5. Let the dough rest covered for 1 hour, allowing it to rise and develop flavor.
6. Divide the dough into balls of 100g each and flatten them with a rolling pin until you obtain discs 15cm in diameter.
7. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the pitas, 1 or 2 at a time, until bubbles appear and they are lightly browned, about 1-2 minutes per side. Look for a slight puffing as a sign they are ready.
8. Place the pitas in a bowl covered with a clean cloth to keep them warm and soft, ensuring they remain pliable and ready to serve.