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Best Ever Greek Pita Recipe

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4.2 from 31 reviews

  • Author: Patricia
  • Total Time: 1 hour 18 minutes
  • Yield: 8 pita breads

Description

This Best Ever Greek Pita recipe yields pillowy soft, fluffy, and tender pita bread that is perfect for gyros, dips, or as a wrap for Mediterranean-inspired meals. The dough is simple to prepare, using basic ingredients like flour, yeast, and olive oil, and cooked quickly on a cast iron skillet to achieve a light and airy texture.

Ingredients

Dough Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all purpose flour, plus more for surface
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅓ cup milk, warm
  • ⅓ cup water, warm
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for the bowl and cooking

Optional Topping

  • Melted garlic and herb butter (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, active dry yeast, and kosher salt. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the yeast and salt within the flour.
  2. Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the warm milk and warm water into the dry mixture. Stir until the ingredients start to come together to form a dough.
  3. Knead Dough: Add the olive oil to the mixture. Knead the dough directly in the bowl for several minutes until it forms a cohesive, smooth ball.
  4. First Rise: Lightly oil another bowl with olive oil using a brush or your fingers. Place the dough ball into the oiled bowl, turning once to coat all sides. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rest in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
  5. Shape Pitas: Dust a clean surface with flour. Remove the dough from the bowl and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Using your hands, gently stretch each piece into a rough circle, then roll out each into a 7-8 inch diameter circle approximately ¼ inch thick using a rolling pin.
  6. Heat Skillet: Place a cast iron skillet over high heat and add 1 teaspoon of olive oil, spreading it evenly.
  7. Cook Pitas: Place one rolled pita onto the hot skillet. Cook for about 1 minute until lightly browned. Drizzle a little olive oil on top, then flip the pita and cook the other side for an additional minute.
  8. Repeat: Cook the remaining pitas in the same way, adding olive oil as needed to the skillet.
  9. Optional Finish: Once all pitas are cooked, brush them with melted garlic and herb butter for extra flavor if desired.

Notes

  • Use warm (not hot) milk and water to activate the yeast properly.
  • Ensure the dough doubles in size during the resting period for fluffy pitas.
  • Cook pitas in a seasoned cast iron skillet for best results and authentic flavor.
  • Keep cooked pitas wrapped in a clean towel to maintain softness before serving.
  • Optionally, brush cooked pitas with garlic herb butter for added richness and aroma.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Greek

Find it online: https://patriciarecipes.com/best-ever-greek-pita-recipe/