Homemade Greek Pita Bread
Homemade Greek Pita Bread
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt, optional
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let the mixture sit for 5 to 10 minutes, or until it becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Add the all-purpose flour, salt, olive oil, and Greek yogurt (if using) to the yeast mixture. Mix with a spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough for 5 to 7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a very small amount of flour, one teaspoon at a time.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Lightly grease a clean bowl with a little olive oil. Place the dough in the oiled bowl, turning it once to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
⏱️ 60 min
- 5
Once risen, gently punch down the dough to release the air. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each ball into a 6-inch round, about 1/8-inch thick.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Heat a large cast-iron skillet or non-stick pan over medium heat. Once hot, place one pita round in the skillet. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until the pita puffs up and develops golden-brown spots. Repeat with the remaining pita rounds.
⏱️ 16 min
- 7
Serve the homemade Greek pita bread warm and enjoy!
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Homemade Greek Pita Bread
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt, optional
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let the mixture sit for 5 to 10 minutes, or until it becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Add the all-purpose flour, salt, olive oil, and Greek yogurt (if using) to the yeast mixture. Mix with a spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough for 5 to 7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a very small amount of flour, one teaspoon at a time.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Lightly grease a clean bowl with a little olive oil. Place the dough in the oiled bowl, turning it once to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
⏱️ 60 min - 5
Once risen, gently punch down the dough to release the air. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each ball into a 6-inch round, about 1/8-inch thick.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Heat a large cast-iron skillet or non-stick pan over medium heat. Once hot, place one pita round in the skillet. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until the pita puffs up and develops golden-brown spots. Repeat with the remaining pita rounds.
⏱️ 16 min - 7
Serve the homemade Greek pita bread warm and enjoy!