Sweet walnut pita

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup lukewarm milk
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• Powdered sugar, to decorate

Step-by-step preparation

1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar and salt.
2. In another bowl, mix the yeast with the lukewarm milk until it dissolves completely.
3. Add the egg, oil and vanilla extract to the yeast mixture and mix well.
4. Add the wet mixture to the flour and mix until a soft dough forms.
5. Add the walnuts and mix gently.
6. Knead the dough on a floured surface for a few minutes until smooth and elastic.
7. Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth and let it rise for 1 hour in a warm, draft-free place.
8. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and put a baking sheet in the oven to heat.
9. Divide the dough into 8–10 equal portions and roll them into balls.
10. Roll each ball into a circle about 10 cm across.
11. Place the pitas on the hot baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, until golden and puffed.
12. Let the pitas cool for a few minutes, then dust with powdered sugar and serve.