Homemade Cheese Stuffed Garlic Pitta Breads
Homemade Cheese Stuffed Garlic Pitta Breads
Ingredients
For the Pitta Breads
- 200 g self-raising flour
- 7 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded, as needed for stuffing
For the Garlic Butter
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the 200 grams of self-raising flour, 7 tablespoons of Greek yogurt, and 1 tablespoon of garlic powder.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Mix the ingredients together with a spoon or spatula until a shaggy dough forms, then turn it out onto a clean, lightly floured surface.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Knead the dough by hand for 3-5 minutes until it becomes cohesive and smooth. It should be soft and pliable.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Divide the dough into 4 equal portions.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Take one portion of dough and flatten it slightly with your hands. Using a rolling pin, roll it out into a thin, roughly oval or rectangular shape, about 6-8 inches long.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Sprinkle a desired amount of shredded mozzarella cheese (about 1/4 cup) onto one half of the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Fold the other half of the dough over the cheese, carefully pressing and sealing the edges to fully enclose the filling. You can use a fork to crimp the edges for a secure seal.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Lightly roll the stuffed pitta bread again with the rolling pin to flatten it slightly and ensure the cheese is evenly distributed inside. Be careful not to tear the dough.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Repeat steps 5-8 for the remaining three dough portions and mozzarella cheese.
⏱️ 5 min
- 10
Heat a large non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat. Do not add any oil.
⏱️ 2 min
- 11
Place one stuffed pitta bread into the hot pan. Cook for 2-4 minutes per side, or until it is golden brown, puffed up, and cooked through. The cheese inside should be melted and gooey. Repeat with the remaining pitta breads.
⏱️ 12 min
- 12
While the pitta breads are cooking, prepare the garlic butter. In a small bowl, combine the 3 tablespoons of softened butter, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 2 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh parsley. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 13
Once the pitta breads are cooked, transfer them to a serving plate. Immediately brush the tops of the warm pitta breads generously with the prepared garlic butter.
⏱️ 1 min
- 14
Serve hot and enjoy as a delicious side dish or snack. Optionally, serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Homemade Cheese Stuffed Garlic Pitta Breads
For the Pitta Breads
- 200 g self-raising flour
- 7 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded, as needed for stuffing
For the Garlic Butter
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the 200 grams of self-raising flour, 7 tablespoons of Greek yogurt, and 1 tablespoon of garlic powder.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Mix the ingredients together with a spoon or spatula until a shaggy dough forms, then turn it out onto a clean, lightly floured surface.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Knead the dough by hand for 3-5 minutes until it becomes cohesive and smooth. It should be soft and pliable.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Divide the dough into 4 equal portions.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Take one portion of dough and flatten it slightly with your hands. Using a rolling pin, roll it out into a thin, roughly oval or rectangular shape, about 6-8 inches long.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Sprinkle a desired amount of shredded mozzarella cheese (about 1/4 cup) onto one half of the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Fold the other half of the dough over the cheese, carefully pressing and sealing the edges to fully enclose the filling. You can use a fork to crimp the edges for a secure seal.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Lightly roll the stuffed pitta bread again with the rolling pin to flatten it slightly and ensure the cheese is evenly distributed inside. Be careful not to tear the dough.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Repeat steps 5-8 for the remaining three dough portions and mozzarella cheese.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
Heat a large non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat. Do not add any oil.
⏱️ 2 min - 11
Place one stuffed pitta bread into the hot pan. Cook for 2-4 minutes per side, or until it is golden brown, puffed up, and cooked through. The cheese inside should be melted and gooey. Repeat with the remaining pitta breads.
⏱️ 12 min - 12
While the pitta breads are cooking, prepare the garlic butter. In a small bowl, combine the 3 tablespoons of softened butter, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 2 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh parsley. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 13
Once the pitta breads are cooked, transfer them to a serving plate. Immediately brush the tops of the warm pitta breads generously with the prepared garlic butter.
⏱️ 1 min - 14
Serve hot and enjoy as a delicious side dish or snack. Optionally, serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
⏱️ 1 min