Friday, August 14, 2009

Pita Bread with Lamb Burgers, Tzatziki

Pita Bread

- 3 1/4 cups flour
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tsp salt
- 2.5 tsp yeast proofed in 1 1/4 cups lukewarm water

  1. Mix dough together, let sit overnight in fridge.
  2. Remove from refrigerator, let sit 10 minutes at room temperature.
  3. Roll into small pancake sizes.
  4. Bake at 475 degrees F until browned and puffy, about 5-10 minutes. Note, the pitas will not puff up if the dough is not sufficiently moist.


Tzatziki

- 1 mini-cup plain yogurt (Greek yogurt works)
- I also used some of my left over creme fraiche
- 2 small diced garlic cloves
- salt/pepper to taste
- 1-2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 shredded cucumber (with seeds removed)
- 2 tsp diced mint

  1. Mix together, let sit overnight.

Lamb Burgers

- 1.5 lbs ground lamb (I used a mixture of veal, pork, and beef)
- 1 diced onion
- diced parsley
- salt, pepper

  1. Mix all ingredients together.
  2. Shape into small patties, pan sear.
  3. Serve with pita bread, tzatziki, fresh sliced tomatoes.

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