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Gyro Bread
A warm and fluffy bread that's not only good for gyros but all kinds of wraps, too!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 6 pieces
Calories: 255 kcal
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups warm water about 105°F
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil plus extra for brushing
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Gently stir and let rest for 5 minutes or until the water becomes foamy from the yeast.
- Add the flour, salt, and olive oil, then mix with a wooden spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 3-4 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- Place the kneaded dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rest in a warm spot for 30 minutes or until doubled in size. If your oven has a bread proofing function, you can put your bowl in the oven on that setting to proof the dough.
- Punch the dough down and divide it into 6 equal pieces, shaping each into a smooth ball.
- On a lightly floured surface, stretch and press each dough ball into a 6-inch circle. Use a rolling pin to make more uniform pitas or just your hands for a rustic look. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and lightly brush with olive oil. Cook each pita for 2-3 minutes on each side, flipping periodically until golden brown spots appear.
- Wrap the pitas in a towel to keep warm and serve immediately. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
255kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Sodium
586mg
(24%)
Potassium
74mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.002mg
(0%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 255
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 255kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 586mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 74mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.