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Best Ever Greek Pita Recipe

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4 from 20 reviews

This Best Ever Greek Pita recipe features soft, fluffy, and perfectly warm flatbreads ideal for dipping, sandwiches, or pairing with your favorite Mediterranean dishes. Made from simple ingredients like flour, yeast, and olive oil, these pitas are cooked on a hot cast iron skillet, resulting in a slightly crispy exterior with a tender and chewy interior. A very approachable recipe that yields authentic, homemade Greek pita breads perfect for any meal.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 18 minutes
  • Yield: 8 pitas

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all purpose flour (plus more for surface)
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup milk (warm)
  • ⅓ cup water (warm)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for the bowl and cooking)

Optional

  • Melted garlic and herb butter (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all purpose flour, active dry yeast, and kosher salt, mixing thoroughly to distribute the ingredients evenly.
  2. Add Warm Liquids: Pour warm milk and warm water into the dry mixture and stir until just combined to start forming the dough.
  3. Knead Dough with Olive Oil: Add the olive oil and knead the mixture inside the bowl for several minutes until the dough comes together into a smooth, elastic ball.
  4. Prepare for Rising: Brush or rub olive oil all over a clean bowl using your fingers or a brush, then place the dough ball inside.
  5. Let Dough Rise: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow the dough to rest in a warm place for about one hour, or until it has doubled in size.
  6. Divide Dough: Dust a clean surface with flour, remove the dough from the bowl, and cut it into 8 equal pieces for individual pitas.
  7. Shape the Pitas: Gently stretch each piece by hand into a rough circle, then use a rolling pin to roll each piece out into about a ¼ inch thick, 7-8 inch diameter circle.
  8. Heat Cast Iron Pan: Place a cast iron skillet over high heat and add 1 teaspoon olive oil to coat the surface.
  9. Cook Pitas: Place one rolled-out pita on the hot skillet and cook for about one minute. Drizzle a little olive oil on top, then flip and cook the other side for another minute until golden and puffed.
  10. Optional Topping: Once all pitas are cooked, brush them with melted garlic and herb butter for extra flavor if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Ensure the milk and water are warm but not hot to activate the yeast properly without killing it.
  • Use a cast iron pan or a heavy-bottomed skillet for the best heat retention and even cooking.
  • Resting the dough for a full hour is crucial for a good rise and fluffy pita texture.
  • Rolling pitas evenly to about ¼ inch ensures they cook through quickly and puff properly.
  • Optional garlic herb butter adds a delicious finishing touch but can be omitted for a vegan version if substituted with plant-based butter.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Greek

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/best-ever-greek-pita-recipe/