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Make Traditional Greek Pita Bread at Home with This Easy Recipe

This homemade Greek pita bread recipe makes delicious, fluffy pitas that are perfect for wrapping your favorite fillings.
Enjoy your homemade Greek meal with the authentic taste of traditional Greek pita bread.
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Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Greek
Servings 8 Pitas
Calories 190 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl - To mix dough ingredients.
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons: - To measure flour, water, salt, sugar, yeast, and olive oil.
  • Kitchen towel - To cover the dough while it rises.
  • Rolling Pin - To roll out the dough into flat circles.
  • Cast iron skillet or non-stick pan - To cook the pita bread.
  • Spatula: - To flip the pita bread.
  • Thermometer (optional): - To check the temperature of the water.

Ingredients
 
 

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water 110°F
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions
 

Prepare The Pita Dough:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and sugar.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the warm water and yeast, allowing it to sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
  • Make a well in the center of the flour mixture, pour in the yeast mixture, and add the olive oil.
  • Gradually mix the flour into the wet ingredients until a dough forms.
  • If using a stand mixer, knead the dough on low speed for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. If kneading by hand, transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead manually.

Let The Dough Rise:

  • Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1.5 hours or until doubled in size.

Form The Pitas:

  • After the dough has doubled in size, gently deflate the dough and divide it into 8 equal portions.
  • Roll each piece of dough into a ball and then flatten the balls with a rolling pin to form a circle of about 6-7 inches in diameter.

Cook The Pitas:

  • Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
  • Cook each pita for about 2-3 minutes on each side until puffed and lightly charred.
  • The pita bread should be fluffy and slightly browned.

Serve:

  • Serve warm with your favorite dips, or use them to make delicious Greek gyros or souvlaki.

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 293mgPotassium: 55mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 0.001mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Artisan Flatbread, DIY Pita Bread, Easy Pita Dough, Fluffy Greek Bread, Greek Pita Recipe, Homemade Pita Bread, Perfect Pita Pockets, Stove-top Pita, Yeast Pita Bread, Yeasted Flatbread
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