How to make
Crush the yeast in the slightly warmed milk with a spoonful of sugar.
Beat one egg and the egg white from the second egg with the remaining sugar and half of the melted butter. Mix the liquid ingredients.
Sift the flour into a bowl, mix it with the salt and make a well in the center. Pour the liquid mixture into it and knead the dough. It is soft and sticky, so it is best to use a mixer with the right attachments for dough kneading or a food processor/appliance with the right function. In the process of kneading, add the remaining butter, but this time soft, into pieces and not liquid and completely melted. Add a little flour, until the dough begins to separate from the walls of the bowl. Knead until an elastic dough is obtained, but do not overdo it with the flour, because the dough will get the desired shape and will stop sticking from the longer kneading itself - at least 10 minutes by hand or 6 minutes with an appliance.
Leave it in the bowl, which has been greased in advance, to rise for about 1 hour in a warm room.
Divide the dough into small balls, roll out each one into a thin circle and fold them into a crescent shape. Then grab and connect the two ends of the crescent. Arrange them in a circle at a short distance in a tray with a diameter of 70°F (22 cm). Cover the shaped brioche pita with cling film and leave to rise again, until it triples in volume - almost 2 hours. If the room is warm, it may take less time, so keep an eye on it.
Spread the risen bread with the beaten yolk with a little water and oil, by being careful not to press the dough. To get into each curve well and so that you do it lightly and gently, use a kitchen brush for this purpose.
Bake the brioche pita in a preheated oven at 360°F (180 degrees) for about 20-25 minutes and if you notice that the crust has quickly changed color, reduce the temperature to 320°F (160) and increase the time a bit. You can cover it with a layer of aluminum foil after the 15th minute.
Leave the baked Brioche Pita to cool on a wire rack and break it into pieces on your table.
Very delicate, ethereal and soft pita with a captivating scent of butter.
Enjoy your meal!
