Pita Bread with Garlic and Oregano

Ingredients

• 2 cups wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons oregano
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

1. 1Dissolve active dry yeast in warm water. Let it sit until frothy, about 10 minutes.
2. 2In a large bowl, mix whole wheat flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and olive oil.
3. 3Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
4. 4Place the dough in a greased bowl, covering it with a damp cloth. Allow it to rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
5. 5Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then flatten into a disc.
6. 6Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). Place a baking sheet or stone in the oven to heat.
7. 7Roll out each disc on a floured surface to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
8. 8Place pita bread on the hot baking sheet and bake for 2-3 minutes, or until puffed up.
9. 9Mix finely minced garlic, chopped fresh oregano, and lemon zest with olive oil.
10. 10Brush each pita with the garlic-oregano oil immediately after baking.
11. 11Serve the pita bread warm, allowing the aroma of garlic and oregano to tantalize the senses.
12. 12For added flavor, sprinkle a light touch of sea salt over the warm pita bread.