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Herb Pita with Turkish Eggs
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Herb Pita with Turkish Eggs

2 h 30 minServes 12Nutri-Score C€€
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Ingredients

12 people
  • bread flourGrains500 g
  • active dry yeastPantry11 g
  • saltSpices20 g
  • granulated sugarPantry10 g
  • water (lukewarm)Beverages290 ml
  • rosemary (chopped)Produce15 g
  • olive oilPantry60 ml
  • garlic (minced)Produce2 pieces
  • fresh parsley (chopped)Produce8 g
  • Greek yogurtDairy30 g
  • lime zestProduce2 g
  • lemon juiceProduce15 ml
  • black pepper (ground)Spices1 g
  • butterDairy30 g
  • paprikaSpices4 g
  • eggs (poached)Dairy2 pieces
  • Aleppo pepperSpices2 g
  • dill (fresh, chopped)Produce5 g

per serving

Nutrition

215kcal

Carbs
33 g
Proteins
6 g
Fat
7 g
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Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Rolling pin
  • Frying pan ×2
  • Pastry brush

step by step

Method

  1. Mix the dry ingredients

    • In a large bowl combine the flour, yeast, sugar and salt.
    • Mix well.
    Step 1
  2. Knead the dough

    • Add the lukewarm water and knead lightly.
    • Add the rosemary and knead until the dough is smooth.
    Step 2
  3. Proof the dough

    • Place the dough in a clean large bowl.
    • Cover with plastic wrap and a kitchen towel.
    • Let it proof until doubled in size.
    Step 3
  4. Shape the pitas

    • Divide the dough into balls of about 100 g each.
    • Roll each ball with a floured rolling pin into a circle about 0.5 cm thick.
    • Place the pitas on a kitchen towel, spaced out, and cover with another towel.
    Step 4
  5. Second proof

    • Let the pitas proof until puffy.
    Step 5
  6. Make the herb and garlic topping

    • Mix the parsley, garlic and olive oil together.
    • Set aside.
    Step 6
  7. Cook the pitas

    • Preheat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
    • Cook one pita at a time without oil, flipping every 20-30 seconds until ready.
    • Just before removing from the pan, brush lightly with the olive oil-herb mixture.
    Step 7
  8. Prepare the spicy butter

    • Heat the butter in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Add the paprika, Aleppo pepper, salt and pepper, mix and set aside.
    Step 8
  9. Make the yogurt base

    • In a small bowl mix the garlic, Greek yogurt, lime zest and lemon juice.
    • Season with salt and pepper and mix.
    Step 9
  10. Poach the eggs

    • Poach the eggs in gently simmering water until the whites are set and the yolks runny.
    Step 10
  11. Assemble and serve

    • Spread the yogurt on a plate and place the poached eggs on top.
    • Season with black pepper and drizzle over the spicy butter.
    • Finish with dill and serve with the warm herb pitas.
    Step 11