Grilled Pita Bread with Garlic and Thyme

Bread that cracks under the teeth with sharp grill marks while maintaining a soft heart. Hot olive oil infuses the crumb, releasing garlic and thyme aromas from the very first bite.

• Prep: 5 min
• Cook: 6 min
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 396
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 51 g
• Fat: 17 g

Ingredients

• 4 pc Pita bread ( whole )
• 4 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 pc Garlic ( finely minced )
• 1 pinch Thyme
• 1 pinch Gray sea salt
• 1 tbsp Za'atar

Instructions

1. Preparation of the aromatic oil

   In a bowl, mix the olive oil, finely chopped garlic, thyme, salt, and zaatar. The oil should become slightly cloudy as the aromatics infuse.

2. Brush the pitas

   Using a brush, generously apply the mixture to both sides of each pita bread. The crumb should absorb the oil without being soggy.

3. Sear and grill

   Heat a grill pan over high heat. Place the breads. When brown grill marks appear and the bread puffs slightly, flip. The crust should be crispy to the touch.

Chef's tips

• Don't leave the bread on the heat too long, or it will become brittle like a cracker.
• If you don't have a grill pan, use your oven's grill mode for 2 minutes while watching closely.

Storage

Eat immediately to preserve the texture contrast. Otherwise, wrap in a clean cloth.