May 17, 2017

Fluffy Pita Bread Recipe

Fluffy Pita Bread Recipe

Fluffy Pita Bread Recipe

Make the fluffiest homemade Greek pita bread with this easy recipe! Soft, pillowy, and perfect for dipping, wrapping, or enjoying on its own. Pair it with tzatziki, souvlaki, or your favorite Greek meze!

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Ingredients:

  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon of honey or sugar
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup of semolina (reserve more for dusting)
  • 1 teaspoon of sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • Greek marinate – 1/4 cup of Greek olive oil- 3 tablespoons of lemon juice- 2 teaspoons of oregano- 1 teaspoon of salt

Optional:

You can add any herbs or spices to this recipe for additional flavor.

You can also replace olive oil with either grape seed oil or avocado oil.

Directions:

  1. In a bowl of a stand mixer place the yeast, honey, and warm water together and slightly mix. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes until light and bubbly.
  2. Once the mixture is foamy, add the flours, olive oil, and salt. Mix while using the dough hook attachment. Mix for about 7-8 minutes until the dough is smooth. You can also make this by hand.
  3. Place dough inside a lightly greased bowl, and cover it with plastic wrap. Let the double in size in a warm place in your kitchen.
  4. Place dough on a lightly floured surface.
  5. Gently roll and stretch the dough into a 12-inch rope.
  6. With a sharp knife, divide the dough into 10 pieces.
  7. Roll each piece into a small ball.
  8. With your hand or rolling pin, make each ball into a 7-inch circle.
  9. Place the dough onto a baking sheet, and cover it with a towel.
  10. Let the pita rise for about 10 minutes or until puffy.
  11. Place pita bread directly on a BBQ mat, and let it cook until it puffs up on each side. You can brush the marinate over the bread while it is cooking for extra flavor!
  12. If using the stovetop, warm a skillet over medium heat with olive oil.
  13. Place pita in a pan and cook until golden and puffy on each side. You can brush the marinate over the bread while it is cooking for extra flavor!
  14. Remove from the pan and enjoy. Store the pita in a sealed container.

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