Description
Soft, warm, and chewy authentic Greek pita bread with light char and classic Mediterranean flavor, perfect for wraps, dips, or serving alongside grilled dishes.
Ingredients
2¼ tsp active dry yeast
¾ cup warm water
¼ cup warm milk
1 tsp sugar
2½ cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp kosher salt
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Extra olive oil for brushing
Fresh thyme or oregano
Sea salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together warm water, warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in olive oil, salt, and flour until a shaggy dough forms.
- Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead for 4–5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 45–60 minutes until doubled in size.
- Divide dough into 8 equal pieces and flatten each into a round about 7–8 inches wide and ¼ inch thick. Keep covered.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and cook each pita for about 1 minute per side until puffed and lightly charred.
- Brush warm pitas with olive oil and sprinkle with fresh thyme or oregano and sea salt.
- Serve warm or let cool for later use.
Notes
Add garlic powder or dried herbs to the dough for extra flavor.
Replace part of the water with more milk for a richer taste.
Substitute part of the flour with whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Freeze with parchment between each pita for longer storage.
Reheat in a skillet or wrapped in foil in the oven until soft.
Ensure skillet is hot enough to help pita puff properly.
Dough can be refrigerated overnight for improved flavor.
Stack and cover pitas with a towel after cooking to keep them soft.
Use plant-based milk or water to make the recipe vegan.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Pan Cook
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 2 mg
