Greek traditional pita bread

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add bread flour, all purpose flour, instant yeast and sugar to the glass bowl.
  2. 2Mix them.
  3. 3Add the salt.
  4. 4Add the warm water.
  5. 5Add olive oil.
  6. 6Add Greek yogurt.
  7. 7Mix until is formed a sticky dough.
  8. 8Flour the counter top.
  9. 9Transfer the dough over and knead until the dough is soft, smooth & not so sticky anymore.
  10. 10If the feels too sticky & sticks at the counter top keep adding flour very little at a time and keep kneading but remember it should feel very soft & smooth
  11. 11Add olive oil into the bowl and over the dough, cover and let rise until is double the size.
  12. 12When is ready flour the counter, make minimum kneading and divide to 8-10 dough balls.
  13. 13Flour them and open the pita bread phyllo with a rolling pin at your desired size and thickness.
  14. 14Grease a skillet or a pan and cook the pita bread.
  15. 15Drizzle some olive oil over the pita, when bubbles are formed is ready to flip it over and let cook for another 2-3 mins or as needed.
  16. 16When are ready you can enjoy them as you wish.

Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups bread flour
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 pack instant yeast
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • salt
  • 1.33 cups warm water
  • 0.33 cups olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Greek yogurt

Equipment

glass bowlknifespoonrolling pinskilletpan

Tips

  • As meze or appetizer with olive oil, salt, oregano and any dip.
  • Or stuffed with chicken or pork gyro/yiro