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Greek Pita

Fluffy Greek Pita: Elevate Your Homemade Meals Today

Delight in homemade Greek pita, soft and versatile, perfect for wrapping fillings or enjoying with dips.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 27 minutes
Servings: 8 pitas
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with 1:1 gluten-free flour blend
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast Ensure it is fresh for best results
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt No direct substitutions recommended
  • ¾ cup warm milk Substitute with non-dairy milk for a dairy-free option
  • ½ cup warm water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Extra oil for cooking and greasing
Optional Finishing Touch
  • garlic and herb butter Drizzled on top after cooking for added flavor

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • cast iron pan or non-stick skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Greek Pita
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of active dry yeast, and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt.
  2. Warm up ¾ cup of milk and ½ cup of water until it’s just above body temperature, then gradually add this to your dry mixture.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the blended dough and begin to knead it on a floured surface for about 5–7 minutes.
  4. Grease a clean bowl with olive oil, place the dough inside, cover it tightly, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
  5. Once risen, punch down the dough gently, dust your work surface with flour, and divide the dough into 8 equal pieces.
  6. Preheat a cast iron pan or non-stick skillet over high heat, brush it with olive oil and place a pita in the pan.
  7. For an extra touch of flavor, melt some butter mixed with minced garlic and fresh herbs, then drizzle over the warm pita.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pitaCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Store leftover pitas in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. To restore softness, warm them gently in the oven.

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