GREEK GYRO RECIPE | QT

In a bowl, combine 1 cup of water, 1 tablespoon of active dry yeast, 1 tablespoon of oil, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Stir and let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.

Add 2 1/2 cups of flour, 1/2 tablespoon of basil, and 1/2 tablespoon of oregano to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.

Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth. Let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.

For the gyro meat, combine 2 lbs of ground beef, 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 1/2 onion finely chopped, 1/2 tablespoon of cumin, 1/2 tablespoon of salt, 1/2 tablespoon of pepper, 1 tablespoon of vegetable bouillon, 1/2 tablespoon of dry basil, 1/2 tablespoon of oregano, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and 1 cup of club soda in a bowl. Mix well.

Form the mixture into patties or logs and place them on a baking sheet.

Bake the gyro meat in a preheated oven at 325°F for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.

For the tzatziki sauce, grate 2 cucumbers and squeeze out excess water. In a bowl, mix the cucumbers with 2 cups of Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon of chopped mint, 1/2 cup of dill, 1/2 cup of finely chopped onion, 1 teaspoon of oregano, salt, pepper, and 1/2 lime juice.

Serve the gyro meat in pita bread with tzatziki sauce and any additional toppings you desire.

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