Cheese Stuffed Pita Bread

40m
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1In a large bowl, combine warm water, warm milk, sugar, yeast, olive oil, and salt.
  2. 2Mix until well combined.
  3. 3Gradually add bread flour, mixing until a dough forms.
  4. 4Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.
  5. 5Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces.
  6. 6Roll each piece into a ball and flatten slightly.
  7. 7Place a mixture of mozzarella and feta cheese in the center of each dough piece.
  8. 8Fold the dough over the cheese and pinch to seal, shaping into a ball.
  9. 9Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  10. 10Roll out each dough ball into a flat circle.
  11. 11Cook each pita bread in a lightly oiled frying pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  12. 12Brush the cooked pita bread with herb garlic butter.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 0.75 cups warm water
  • 6 tbsp warm whole milk
  • 1.5 tsp sugar
  • 1.5 tsp active dry yeast
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.67 cups crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.33 cups unsalted butter
  • 2 garlic cloves, pressed
  • 0.5 cups mixed chopped fresh herbs (parsley, chives & oregano)

Equipment

mixing bowlwooden spoonrolling pinbaking sheetfrying panpastry brush