Greek Pita Bread Recipe

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4.7

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Additional Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 16 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    282 kcal

  • Course

    Bread

  • Cuisine

    Greek

Greek Pita Bread Recipe

Make your own Greek Pita Bread following my easy recipe. This fluffy soft Greek flatbread is perfect for serving with souvlaki, gyros or dips.

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Ingredients

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  • 300 g (2 1/2 cups) bread flour plus more to dust
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp dry active yeast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 130 g (scant ½ cup) Greek yogurt or vegan yogurt
  • 120 ml (1/2 cup) water (lukewarm)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil plus more to fry
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Instructions

  1. Put the flour, sugar, yeast and salt in a bowl (or a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook). Mix together to combine.
  2. Add the water, yogurt and olive oil. Mix together with a spoon and once the dough comes together use your hands to knead in the bowl until well combined. Mix for 5 minutes in a stand mixer until dough forms a ball around the blade and becomes elastic.
  3. Cover the bowl and leave the dough to rise for an hour in a warm spot.
  4. Tip the dough onto a well-floured tabletop. Briefly knead and form into a log. Cut into six equal portions. Keep any dough you are not using covered with a damp cloth.
  5. Roll each portion out, adding more flour if the dough is sticky. Keep the pitas separated by greaseproof paper and covered with a damp cloth once rolled out.
  6. Heat a large non-stick frying pan and wipe with a little olive oil. Cook the pita over high heat, for a couple of minutes per side until nicely coloured. Keep warm or pan fry/grill to reheat before serving.

Notes

  • This recipe makes only six pitas but can easily be doubled. If you are preparing the pita bread in advance, store in the fridge and reheat in the oven or panfry for a couple of minutes to reheat.
  • You can also freeze your pita bread, separated by greaseproof paper, for up to three months. Toast or reheat in the oven from frozen, no need to defrost first.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 282kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 4mg (1%) Sodium 407mg (17%) Potassium 131mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 23IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 57mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 282 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 282kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 407mg 17%
Potassium 131mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 23IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 57mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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