My very best homemade pita bread recipe! If you like your pita bread soft, fluffy, and authentic, then this super easy pita bread recipe is made for you! And if you are wondering if it is worth making pita bread at homemade wheat bread without yeast, the answer for me is very simple! Nothing compares to the smell of some fragrant, warm, golden brown, fresh, homemade pita bread!
Trust me, after you make this easy traditional Greek pitta bread recipe, you will never buy the store version again! So go ahead, read on to discover my tips and tricks to make this Greek flat bread to perfection, my video showing you how to make it, my delicious whole-wheat pita bread variation, my no knead bread machine shortcut, my tips on how to prepare in advance and store them and of course the recipe! Greek flatbread that is a staple of countless Greek dishes. Together with Moussaka and the vegan moussaka with lentils, Greek Pita bread is one of the most well-known Greek dishes!
Look no further than souvlaki, the most popular Greek street food! Souvlaki is nothing else than a pita bread sandwich, stuffed with a meat of your choice, a deliciously creamy tzatziki sauce, fresh, juicy tomatoes and zingy onion slices. Also of course with the gyros variations, like pork gyros and chicken gyros, which is meat cut off in chunks from a spit. Traditional Greek Pita Bread Key Preparation Steps and Tips Greek pitta bread is a very simple dish to prepare.
In a nutshell, Greek pita is a plain, non-enriched dough which is left to proof and then pan fried in a skillet until fluffy and golden brown. How to prepare your pita bread dough A traditional Greek pita flat bread dough only needs 4 ingredients to make and the whole process is really simple. Start by preparing your yeast: Dissolve your yeast in a bowl with the water and sugar and wait for it to froth. There are two reasons for this.
Firstly, and most importantly, it’s a great test to make sure the yeast is fresh and active and will get your pitta flat bread all nice and fluffy. Secondly, its ready to go and full of action when it’s mixed with the flour! Knead your pita bread dough: Pour in your yeast mixture, flour and salt in a bowl and use your hands or a stand mixer to knead until its soft, elastic and a bit sticky. If you find your dough being too sticky, before adding any extra flour, let the dough rest for 15-20 minutes and try handling it again.