Greek Pita Bread
Soft, fluffy, and irresistibly chewy, this homemade Greek Pita Bread is the perfect addition to any Mediterranean-inspired meal. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, olive oil, and active dry yeast, this recipe strikes the ideal balance of simplicity and authenticity. The dough comes together beautifully with just 10 minutes of kneading, rising to pillowy perfection before being cooked to golden brown on a skillet. With its characteristic pockets and a hint of olive oil richness, these pita rounds are excellent for scooping up hummus, tzatziki, or wrapping up your favorite gyro fillings. Ready in under two hours and yielding eight delicious servings, this pita bread is not only versatile but also a satisfying way to elevate your at-home culinary creations.
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
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.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
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.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air, and divide it into 8 equal pieces.
Roll each piece into a ball, then flatten it with a rolling pin into a circle about 1/4 inch thick.
Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Do not add oil to the pan.
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.
Wrap the cooked pitas in a clean kitchen towel to keep them soft while you finish cooking the remaining bread.
Serve the pita warm or at room temperature with your favorite fillings, spreads, or dips.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1819 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.4 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2961 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 327.4 g | 119% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.1 g | ||
| Protein | 46.1 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 20.0 mg | 111% | |
| Potassium | 593 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
