Tzatziki Sauce & Pita Bread

Ingredients

• Greek Tzatziki Sauce
• 2 cups greek yogurt
• 2 cucumbers, peeled and seeded
• 1 garlic clove, finely minced
• 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1 bunch fresh dill, finely chopped (or 3 tsp dry dill)
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Greek Pita Bread
• 2 tsp instant dry yeast
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup warm milk
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 1/2 cups bread flour

Method

1. Greek Tzatziki Sauce
2. Peel the cucumbers, cut them in half, and spoon out the seeds from the middle. Grate with a cheese grater.
3. Combine the cucumber, yogurt, garlic (minced), 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar and 3 tablespoons of olive oil.
4. Mix until well combined.
5. Add pepper and salt to taste. Add the finely chopped fresh dill.
6. Refrigerate for at least an hour to let the flavors combine. (Make bread while waiting)
7. Flat / Pita Bread
8. In a large bowl, combine yeast, sugar, milk, water, salt, and olive oil.
9. Add 2 1/2 cups of flour to the liquid mixture. Mix with a large spoon or your hands until the flour is incorporated.
10. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured working surface and knead for 5 minutes until the dough becomes smooth.
11. Brush the bowl with some olive oil and put the dough back in it. Cover the bowl with a towel, place in a warm place and let it rise for about 40 minutes.
12. Transfer the dough to your working surface. Divide dough into 8 pieces and roll into balls. Drizzle a little olive oil on them and cover them with plastic.
13. Let the dough balls rest for 10 more minutes.
14. Preheat your griddle to medium-high heat.
15. Lightly oil your working surface. Flatten the dough ball with the palm of your hand. Then use a rolling pin and roll them out to 6" to 8" in diameter.
16. Lay the pitas on the griddle and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side.
17. Remove them from the griddle and wrap them in a towel to keep them warm.