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Greek Pita Recipe

Greek Pita Recipe
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5 from 21 reviews

This authentic Greek Pita recipe delivers soft, fluffy flatbreads perfect for dipping, stuffing, or serving alongside your favorite Mediterranean dishes. Made with simple ingredients like flour, yeast, olive oil, and warm milk, these pitas have a tender crumb and a slightly chewy texture with a golden crust. Ideal as an appetizer or side dish, they are quick to prepare and cook in a hot skillet within minutes.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all purpose flour, plus more for surface
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅓ cup milk, warm
  • ⅓ cup water, warm
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for the bowl and cooking

Instructions

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, active dry yeast, and kosher salt to evenly distribute the ingredients.
  2. Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the warm milk and water, mixing until a rough dough forms.
  3. Knead the Dough: Add the olive oil and knead the dough inside the bowl for about 5-7 minutes until it comes together as a soft, elastic ball.
  4. Proof the Dough: Lightly oil a clean bowl, coat the inside with olive oil using a brush or fingers, and place the dough inside. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and let it rest in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  5. Divide and Shape: Lightly flour your work surface. Remove the dough from the bowl and cut it into 8 equal pieces. Using your hands, gently stretch each piece into a small circle, then roll it out with a rolling pin to about ¼ inch thickness and roughly 7-8 inches in diameter.
  6. Cook the Pitas: Heat a cast iron pan over high heat and add 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Place one rolled pita in the pan and cook for about 1 minute until bubbles form and the bottom is golden. Drizzle a little olive oil on top, flip, and cook for another minute. Remove and keep warm. Repeat with remaining pieces.
  7. Optional Finish: Brush the warm pitas with melted garlic and herb butter for extra flavor before serving.

Notes

  • Use warm milk and water to activate the yeast effectively but avoid temperatures above 110°F to prevent killing the yeast.
  • Make sure the dough doubles in size during proofing for a fluffy texture.
  • If you don’t have a cast iron pan, use any heavy-bottomed skillet or non-stick pan that can get very hot.
  • These pitas are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days or frozen for longer storage.
  • To reheat, warm them in a skillet or wrapped in foil in the oven.
  • The garlic and herb butter is optional but adds a wonderful aromatic touch.

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Keywords: easy pita recipe, Greek pita, Greek side dish, pita bread, pita recipe

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