Gyros

"Yherros," are Greek flatbreads filled with marinated beef, lettuce, onions and tomatoes. The garlic-laced cucumber yogurt drenches the fillings, making this a very satisfying meal in itself. Look for olive oil from the island of Crete. Turkish seasoning from Penzey's will make these more spicy. This recipe requires two days. Garlic can either be chopped finely or minced for the marinade. Garlic crushed in a garlic press is more desirable for the sauce which is very garlicky.

Marinated Beef

    1/4 cup Greek olive oil
    4 garlic cloves, minced
    1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed in a mortar with a pestle
    1 teaspoon seasoning salt
    1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
    2 pounds flank steak, sliced

Cucumber Yogurt

    1 cup plain yogurt
    1 cucumber, peeled and seeded
    2 garlic cloves, crushed in a garlic press
    1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    1 tablespoon Greek olive oil
    1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
    Pinch ground black pepper


Greek Flat Bread

    2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
    1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
    1 1/4 cups water, warmed to 110°
    2 tablespoons Greek olive oil
    1 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
    2 cups all-purpose flour

Fillings

    1 small iceberg lettuce, sliced
    2 white onions, sliced
    2 tomatoes, cut into thin wedges

1.  Day 1: In a large glass bowl, measure the oil, garlic, oregano,
     salt and pepper. Add the steak; marinate 24 hours.

2.  Day 2: In a blender, process yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice,
     oil, salt and pepper just until smooth. Refrigerate.
     May also be made on day 1.

3.  In a large bowl, mix yeast and the 1 1/2 cups flour. In a
     medium bowl, use mixer to blend water, oil, salt and sugar.
     Pour into flour mixture; beat on high 1 minute. Work in the 2
     cups flour. Set the dough in an oiled bowl, turn once to coat.
     Let the dough rise 1 for hour.

4.  Punch down, cut into 10 even pieces. Roll into little balls and flatten
     to 8-inch circles with a rolling pin. Fry in medium      hot frying pan
     coated with a little olive oil, brown both sides.

5.  Grill beef outdoors or cook slices in 10-inch frying pan.

6.  Layer strips of beef, fillings and sauce on each bread round.
     Fold bread around the fillings, then enjoy!

     Makes 10 gyros