Crispy Homemade Bafra Pita

Ingredients

• 4 cups flour
• 1.5 cups warm water
• 1 tsp dry yeast
• 1 tsp salt
• 300 g ground beef (hand-chopped preferred)Instead: lentils
• 2 medium onions
• 1 pinch black pepper and salt
• 100 g butter (for brushing)Instead: olive oil

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

1. 1

   Combine flour, yeast, salt, and warm water in a bowl, knead until smooth, and let it rise.

2. 2

   Sauté the minced meat with a little water until it absorbs it, then mix in finely chopped onions, salt, and pepper.

3. 3

   Divide the dough into egg-sized pieces and roll them out oval and very thin using flour.

4. 4

   Place the meat filling in the center and fold the edges slightly inward to form a boat shape.

5. 5

   Bake in a preheated oven at 250°C (480°F) for about 15-20 minutes until the edges are crispy and golden.

6. 6

   Brush the hot crust with plenty of butter, slice, and serve immediately.

Note. Rolling the dough very thin and baking in a very hot oven are the secrets to its signature crunch.