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Greek Pita Bread

Delicious Greek Pita Bread You Can Make at Home Today

This homemade Greek Pita Bread is a game-changer, offering freshness and a gluten-free option, perfect for wraps and dips.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 pitas
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast or instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup warm milk or unsweetened plant-based milk
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil plus extra for cooking

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • wooden spoon
  • Skillet
  • Plastic wrap
  • Floured surface

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, and salt until well combined.
  2. Gradually pour in the warm milk and warm water into the flour mixture, stirring continuously until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Incorporate the olive oil into the dough and knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and slightly tacky.
  4. Grease a bowl with olive oil, place the dough inside, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. Punch down the risen dough, transfer to a floured surface, and divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll each into a circle about 7-8 inches wide.
  6. Preheat a skillet over high heat and add olive oil to coat the bottom.
  7. Place each rolled-out pita in the hot skillet and cook for about 30-45 seconds on each side until puffed.
  8. Serve the pitas warm, either on their own or with dips and fillings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pitaCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.2gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Serve immediately for the best texture. Store leftovers in a zip-top bag for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.

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