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Homemade Labneh and Pita Bread

This recipe guides you through making homemade yogurt, which you'll then use to create a rich and creamy labneh.


1. Homemade Yogurt

Making your own yogurt is a simple process that yields a delicious and fresh base for your labneh.
Ingredients
1 L (4 cups) full-cream milk
2 tbsp yogurt starter (plain, unsweetened yogurt with live cultures)
Instructions
1. Pour the milk into a pot and heat it over medium heat until it reaches 82°C (180°F). Stir occasionally to prevent scorching.
2. Remove the pot from the heat and let the milk cool to 43°C (110°F).
3. While the milk is cooling, prepare the starter. In a small bowl, whisk the yogurt starter with a few tablespoons of the warm milk until smooth.
4. Once the milk has cooled to the correct temperature, stir in the starter mixture until fully combined.
5. Place a lid on the pot, wrap it in a blanket or towel, and set it in a warm, draft-free spot. Let it sit for at least 8 hours, or overnight, until the yogurt is firm and set.
6. To thicken the yogurt, place it in a cheesecloth-lined sieve over a bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to strain out excess whey.


2. Labneh

Transform your homemade yogurt into a thick, tangy, and spreadable cheese.
Ingredients
500 g of your homemade yogurt
½ tsp salt
Toppings:
2 tbsp Kalamata olives, finely chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried mint
Optional: a sprinkle of za'atar
Instructions
1. Stir the salt into 500 g of your prepared yogurt.
2. Strain the salted yogurt using a cheesecloth for a longer period (up to 24 hours in the refrigerator) until it reaches a very thick, creamy consistency.
3. Transfer the labneh to a plate, create a small well in the center, and drizzle with olive oil.
4. Top with chopped Kalamata olives and dried mint. You can also sprinkle za'atar over the top for extra flavor.
5. Serve with fresh pita bread.


3. Pita Bread

Nothing beats warm, fluffy pita bread to accompany your labneh.
Ingredients
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 tsp dry yeast
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup warm water
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, salt, and sugar.
2. Pour in the olive oil and warm water. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, or until it's smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
5. Punch the dough down and divide it into 6-8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball.
6. Preheat a skillet or a griddle over medium-high heat.
7. Flatten each dough ball with a rolling pin into a circle about ⅛ inch thick.
8. Cook each pita for 1-2 minutes per side, until it puffs up and golden-brown spots appear.
9. Serve the warm pita bread immediately with your homemade labneh.