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Greek Pita Bread

Homemade Greek Pita Bread: Soft, Easy, and Irresistibly Delicious

Delicious Greek Pita Bread made with simple ingredients for a perfect dipping experience.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
First Rise 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 18 minutes
Servings: 8 pitas
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Can substitute with instant yeast without pre-proofing.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt No direct substitutions as other salts may alter the taste.
  • 1 cup Warm Milk Plant-based unsweetened milk can be used, but ensure it's warm, not hot.
  • 1/2 cup Warm Water Approximately 110°F or warm to touch.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Use additional oil for greasing and cooking.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Making the Pita Bread
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, and salt until fully combined.
  2. Add the warm milk and warm water to the dry mixture and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Incorporate the olive oil, transfer the dough to a floured surface, and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
  4. Lightly oil a bowl, place the kneaded dough, cover, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour.
  5. Turn the risen dough onto a floured surface, divide into 8 pieces, roll each piece into a ball, and flatten into disks.
  6. Preheat a skillet over high heat, add a drizzle of olive oil, and cook each pita for about 1 minute on each side.
  7. Remove pitas from the skillet and keep covered with a kitchen towel to maintain softness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pitaCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Consume pitas within 30 minutes for the best softness. Store in a zip-top bag.

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