Home-Made Pittas

Method

1. 01

   Place all the ingredients in a bowl and bring together with a scraper. Turn out onto a work surface and knead for seven to eight minutes until smooth and elastic.

2. 02

   Flour well, return to the bowl, cover and leave for an hour.

3. 03

   Place back on the work surface, roll out into a sausage shape and divide into ten pieces. Form each into a ball, flatten out, then, keeping well-floured, roll out into 12-inch circles.

4. 04

   Fold them in half, sealing the edges tightly, and leave, covered, for 30 minutes.

5. 05

   Place a dry frying pan over a moderate flame for two minutes, then add the semi-circles of dough, two at a time, and cook for a minute each side.

6. 06

   If using immediately, keep warm under a tea towel. For later use, place briefly on the barbecue or under a hot grill to warm through. To open, cut along the seam with a serrated knife.