Ingredients
For the Garlic and Cherry Tomato Confit
1 cup garlic cloves, peeled
Olive oil, as needed
½ cup cherry tomatoes
For the Pita
500 g bread flour
11 g active dry yeast
20 g salt
10 g granulated sugar
290 ml lukewarm water
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
For the Dip
3 tbsp Greek yogurt
1 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tbsp lemon juice
Salt & pepper to taste
1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
For topping (optional)
Fresh Dill
1 teaspoon ground Sumac or Aleppo pepper
Directions
Step 1
Make the garlic-cherry tomato confit
Step 2
Place garlic cloves, cherry tomatoes, and oil in a saucepan over low heat. Cook for about 60-90 minutes, until the garlic is soft, buttery, and creamy. Allow it to cool to room temperature before serving.
Step 3
Make the pita
Step 4
In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, turmeric, and salt and mix well.
Step 5
Add the water and knead lightly for approximately 5 minutes.
Step 6
Add parsley and knead for another 5 minutes, until you get a smooth dough.
Step 7
Place the dough in a clean large bowl, and cover it with plastic wrap and a kitchen towel. Proof for 1-2 hours or until the dough doubles in size.
Step 8
Divide the dough into balls, with each ball weighing approximately 60 g.
Step 9
Then, using a floured rolling pin, roll the pieces into a circle.
Step 10
Place the pitas on a baking pan lined with parchment paper and then cover them with a kitchen towel. Space out the pitas so they have room to grow.
Step 11
Allow them to proof for 40-50 minutes.
Step 12
Preheat the oven to 480 F.
Step 13
Once the pitas are proofed, place them in the oven. Bake for 5 minutes, then carefully flip over the pitas and let them bake for another 5 minutes.
Step 14
Once ready, cover them with a kitchen towel and let them cool.
Step 15
Make the yogurt dip
Step 16
In a bowl, mix garlic, Greek yogurt, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Add dill, parsley, olive oil, salt, and pepper, and mix well.
Step 17
Place the yogurt dip on a plate, then place the garlic and tomato confit in the middle.
Step 18
Drizzle over the garlic confit oil and finish with dill and sumac.
Step 19
Dip the pita into the yogurt and enjoy!