Traeger Grilled Sourdough Pitas

Ingredients

Steps

• 1

  In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the sourdough starter, flour and water. Mix with a dough hook on low for about a minute, until combined. Note: The mixture may be shaggy and have dry spots. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let sit for an hour.

  Ingredients

  • 3/4 Cup sourdough starter (100% hydration)

  • 1 3/4 Cup all-purpose flour

  • 5 Ounce water

• 2

  Mix the dough on low speed with a dough hook for 2 minutes, then add the salt. Continue to mix for 3 to 5 minutes until the dough is shiny and the gluten has developed.

  Ingredients

  • 2 Teaspoon kosher salt

• 3

  Form the dough into a ball and place in a lightly oiled bowl and cover again with a kitchen towel and let sit for 45 minutes.

• 4

  Turn the dough out onto a board and stretch it out a bit and fold it over itself a few times. Form into a ball, place back into the lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for another 45 minutes.

  Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoon grapeseed or avocado oil

• 5

  Turn the dough out onto a board and portion into 6 equal pieces. Roll the pieces into balls and cover them again with a kitchen towel. Let sit for 20 minutes.

• 6

  When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 400°F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. Preheat cast iron pan inside the grill.

  Grill: 400 ˚F

• 7

  Roll the dough into rounds 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick using a little bench flour if the dough is sticky. If the dough pulls back and doesn’t hold the shape, cover it and let it sit for another 10 minutes before rolling it again.

• 8

  Lightly brush or spray the pita dough rounds with oil. Place 2 to 4 pitas directly on the preheated cast iron and cook for 3 to 4 minutes with the lid closed.

  Grill: 400 ˚F

• 9

  Flip the pitas over and cook for another 3 minutes, or until they have puffed up and cooked through.

  Grill: 400 ˚F

• 10

  Allow them to cool slightly before enjoying! Store covered at room temperature for 1 to 2 days, or freeze any extra for later use.