Grilled Pita Bread
Elevate your bread game with this irresistible Grilled Pita Bread recipe, perfect for dipping, wrapping, or serving alongside Mediterranean dishes. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, olive oil, and active dry yeast, this recipe creates airy, flavorful pita rounds with charming grill marks that add a smoky flair. The magic lies in the fluffy dough, which rises to perfection before being rolled out and grilled to a soft, golden finish. Ready in just over two hours, this recipe is ideal for summertime barbecues or quick weeknight meals. Serve these warm pita breads with creamy hummus, tzatziki, or stuffed with your favorite sandwich fillings for an undeniable crowd-pleaser. Keywords: grilled pita bread, homemade pita, easy pita recipe, Mediterranean bread, grilled flatbread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 300 milliliters Warm water
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir lightly and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
Add half of the flour (250 grams) to the yeast mixture, along with the salt and olive oil. Mix until it forms a thick batter.
Gradually add the remaining flour and knead the mixture into a dough. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, one tablespoon at a time.
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Form the dough into a ball and place it in a bowl lightly greased with olive oil. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth or plastic wrap.
Allow the dough to rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and flatten them into disks about 1/4 inch thick.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Ensure the grates are clean and lightly oiled to prevent sticking.
Grill the pita disks for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until they puff up and have nice grill marks. Be careful not to burn them.
Remove from the grill and let them cool slightly. Serve warm with your favorite dip or as a sandwich wrap.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2108 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.2 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3552 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 388.2 g | 141% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.3 g | ||
| Protein | 54.1 g | 108% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 70 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 23.6 mg | 131% | |
| Potassium | 663 mg | 14% | |
*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.
