Greek Pita Bread
Fluffy, soft, and wonderfully versatile, this homemade Greek Pita Bread recipe is a must-try addition to your culinary repertoire. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, olive oil, and yeast, this recipe delivers irresistibly puffy flatbreads perfect for wraps, gyros, or scooping up your favorite dips like tzatziki or hummus. The dough is kneaded to perfection and cooked on a stovetop, creating beautiful golden-brown pockets with a chewy interior. Ready in just a couple of hours, including dough rising time, this easy recipe yields eight pillowy pita breads that will elevate any meal. Whether served fresh from the skillet or warmed up later, these authentic pita breads are a delicious homemade alternative to store-bought varieties.
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Ingredients
- 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.25 cups warm water
- 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1.25 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
Step 1
In a mixing bowl, combine 1.25 cups warm water, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
Step 2
Add 3.5 cups all-purpose flour, 1.25 teaspoons salt, and 2 tablespoons olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms.
Step 3
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Step 4
Grease a large bowl with a bit of olive oil, place the dough in the bowl, and cover it with a damp cloth. Let it rise in a warm area until it doubles in size, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
Step 5
Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air, and divide it into 8 equal pieces.
Step 6
Roll each piece into a ball, then flatten it with a rolling pin into a circle about 1/4 inch thick.
Step 7
Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Do not add oil to the pan.
Step 8
Cook each pita bread for 2-3 minutes on the first side until bubbles form, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes on the other side until lightly browned and fully cooked.
Step 9
Wrap the cooked pitas in a clean kitchen towel to keep them soft while you finish cooking the remaining bread.
Step 10
Serve the pita warm or at room temperature with your favorite fillings, spreads, or dips.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 766.8 grams (766.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1819 |
| Total Fat 32.40g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat 5.00g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2961mg | 129% |
| Total Carbohydrate 327.40g | 119% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.80g | 46% |
| Total Sugars 5.10g | |
| Protein 46.10g | 92% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 60mg | 5% |
| Iron 20mg | 111% |
| Potassium 593mg | 13% |
Source of Calories