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How to make Greek pita bread
This Greek pita bread recipe is super delicious, easy, and quick. It is like a flatbread, has no pocket, and is great for scooping sauces or dips and wrapping souvlaki.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 18 mins
Servings: 8 pita breads
Calories: 182 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves finely chopped
For the yeast mixture
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup water at room temperature
- 1/4 cup milk at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
You will also need
- extra virgin olive oil for the bowl and for cooking
- all purpose flour for surface
Instructions
- Combine the sugar, yeast, water, and milk in a bowl. Set aside for 5 minutes until the mixture starts to foam.
- Combine the flour, salt, and thyme leaves in a large bowl.
- Add the olive oil to the yeast mixture and stir well.Gradually add the yeast mixture to the flour mix.
- Transfer the dough mix to a lightly floured working surface. Knead for 4-5 minutes until the dough becomes smooth.
- Brush a bowl with some oil and add the dough. Cover with a damp towel and let it rest for 40 minutes to an hour, until it rises and doubles in size.
- Cut dough into 8 equal-sized pieces.
- With your hands, gently stretch each piece of dough to a circle about 7-8 inches wide.
- Place a cast iron pan over high heat. Add 1 tsp olive oil.
- Cook each pita bread for 1 minute on each side in the pan, until it puffs up a little and starts browning. Add some olive oil to the pan after cooking 1-2 pitas.Enjoy!
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Notes
- Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided is only an estimate and can vary based on the products used.
- If you don't have fresh thyme, use fresh oregano or sage. If none is available use dry oregano, thyme, Italian seasoning or even herbs de Provence.
- Alternatively, you can cook Greek pita bread on the grill. Brush the pitas with a bit of olive oil and grill for a minute or so on each side.
Nutrition Information
Calories
182kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
296mg
(12%)
Potassium
62mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
24IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8pita breads
Amount Per Serving
Calories 182
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 182kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 296mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 24IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.