Ingredients
For the pita:
4 cups bread flour (500g)
1 packet active dry yeast (11g)
1 ½ teaspoons salt (20g)
2 teaspoons granulated sugar (10g)
1 ¼ cups lukewarm water (290ml)
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
⅓ cup shredded gouda cheese
Black pepper, to taste
Optional: Feel free to substitute the cheese with your favorites.
Herb & Chili Topping:
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon chili flakes
For the avocado dip:
½ ripe avocado
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¾ cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt & pepper, to taste
¼ cup roasted walnuts
Directions
Step 1
Make the pita:
Step 1
In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
Step 2
Add the water and knead the dough lightly for about 10 minutes, until smooth.
Step 3
Place the dough in a clean, large bowl and cover with plastic wrap and a kitchen towel. Let it proof for 1-2 hours, or until the dough doubles in size.
Step 4
In a small bowl, mix together the mozzarella, gouda, and black pepper.
Step 5
Divide the dough into 14 balls, each weighing approximately 2 ounces (55g).
Step 6
Using a floured rolling pin, roll each ball into a circle.
Step 7
Add 1-2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture to the center of each circle, then gently fold the dough over the cheese, sealing it inside.
Step 8
Roll the filled dough gently into a circle about ⅕ inch thick.
Step 9
Place the pitas on a kitchen towel, spacing them out to allow room for rising. Cover with another kitchen towel and let proof for 40-50 minutes.
Step 10
While the pitas are proofing, combine the parsley, chili flakes, and olive oil in a small bowl and set aside.
Step 11
Preheat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
Step 12
Once the pitas have proofed and the pan is hot, cook each pita without adding oil or butter. Flip every 20-30 seconds until fully cooked. Just before removing from the pan, brush lightly with the herb and olive oil mixture.
Step 13
Make the avocado dip:
Step 1
In a food processor, combine the avocado, lemon juice, walnuts, salt, pepper, parsley, and cilantro. Pulse until smooth.
Step 2
Add the olive oil and pulse again until fully combined.
