Greek traditional pita bread
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Add bread flour, all purpose flour, instant yeast and sugar to the glass bowl.
- 2Mix them.
- 3Add the salt.
- 4Add the warm water.
- 5Add olive oil.
- 6Add Greek yogurt.
- 7Mix until is formed a sticky dough.
- 8Flour the counter top.
- 9Transfer the dough over and knead until the dough is soft, smooth & not so sticky anymore.
- 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
- 11Add olive oil into the bowl and over the dough, cover and let rise until is double the size.
- 12When is ready flour the counter, make minimum kneading and divide to 8-10 dough balls.
- 13Flour them and open the pita bread phyllo with a rolling pin at your desired size and thickness.
- 14Grease a skillet or a pan and cook the pita bread.
- 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.
- 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
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