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Greek Pita Bread

Perfectly Soft Greek Pita Bread for Your Homemade Feast

Delight in homemade Greek pita bread with this simple recipe. Perfectly soft and versatile for your favorite dishes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 pitas
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour for gluten-free option
  • 1 packet Active Dry Yeast can replace with instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
For the Liquid Mixture
  • 1 cup Warm Milk around 110°F or unsweetened plant-based milk
  • 1 cup Warm Water around 110°F
For the Dough Preparation
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil extra for the bowl and cooking

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Skillet
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Whisk together the flour, yeast, and salt in a bowl until well combined.
  2. Mix the warm milk and warm water in a separate bowl, then pour into the flour mixture.
  3. Knead in olive oil and then knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth.
  4. Let the dough rise in an oiled bowl covered with a damp towel for about 1 hour.
  5. Punch down the risen dough, divide it into 8 pieces, and roll into rounds.
  6. Preheat a skillet over high heat and lightly oil it.
  7. Cook each pita for 30-45 seconds on each side until puffs and lightly charred.
  8. Transfer cooked pitas to a plate, stack, and cover to keep warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pitaCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 1.5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 220mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure the skillet is very hot before cooking each pita, and keep the dough covered to maintain moisture during rising.

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