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Best Ever Greek Pita

Best Ever Greek Pita: Soft, Pillowy Perfection at Home

Best Ever Greek Pita is a quick and easy recipe for soft, pillowy pockets perfect for wraps and dips.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 pitas
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Use gluten-free flour for gluten-free option.
  • 1 packet active dry yeast Activates the dough.
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt Balances flavors.
  • 3/4 cup warm milk Unsweetened plant-based milk as substitute.
  • 1/4 cup warm water Activates the yeast.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Adds richness.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • cast iron skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Kitchen Towel
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Best Ever Greek Pita
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 packet of active dry yeast, and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt.
  2. Gradually pour in 3/4 cup of warm milk and 1/4 cup of warm water into your dry ingredients. Stir until the dough begins to come together.
  3. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the bowl and knead the dough in the bowl for about 5 minutes.
  4. Transfer the kneaded dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
  5. After the rise, punch down the dough gently to release the air. On a floured surface, divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and shape each into a ball.
  6. Preheat a cast iron skillet or heavy frying pan over high heat and add about 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
  7. Place one rolled out pita in the preheated skillet and cook for 1 minute until it starts to puff. Flip and cook for an additional minute.
  8. For an extra burst of flavor, brush melted butter mixed with minced garlic and herbs onto each cooked pita.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pitaCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Store cooled pitas in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze individually for up to 3 months.

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