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Greek Pita

Irresistibly Fluffy Greek Pita That's Easy to Make at Home

Enjoy the delightful taste of homemade Greek Pita, perfect for wraps and dips, featuring a gluten-free option.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 18 minutes
Servings: 8 pitas
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour Can be replaced with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast Ensure yeast is fresh.
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt Sea salt can be used.
  • cup warm milk Substitute with plant-based milk for vegan option.
  • cup warm water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Any neutral cooking oil can be used.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cast Iron Skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Greek Pita
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of active dry yeast, and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt until evenly mixed.
  2. Gradually add ⅓ cup of warm milk and ⅓ cup of warm water to the dry mixture, stirring until fully combined.
  3. Pour in 2 tablespoons of olive oil and start kneading the dough with your hands on a lightly floured surface for about 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
  4. Grease a clean bowl with olive oil, place the kneaded dough inside, and cover it tightly with plastic wrap. Allow it to rest in a warm place for about 1 hour.
  5. After the dough has risen, punch it down gently to release the air. Flour a clean surface and divide the dough into 8 equal pieces.
  6. While shaping the Greek pita rounds, preheat a cast iron skillet over high heat. Drizzle a little olive oil to coat the bottom.
  7. Place each pita round onto the hot skillet and cook for approximately 1 minute on one side, then flip and cook for an additional minute.
  8. If desired, brush the warm pitas with melted garlic and herb butter right after cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pitaCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover pitas in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days or freeze for longer storage.

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