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Homemade Pita Bread

Fluffy Homemade Pita Bread You Can Make with Yogurt

Easy homemade pita bread using yogurt, perfect for snacks and gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 pitas
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 170

Ingredients
  

For the Pita Dough
  • 2 - 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour if desired
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt (full-fat, strained) The secret to delicious pita
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can replace with melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Helps make pita light and fluffy
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Assists in rising

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • wooden spoon
  • Non-stick frying pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup of Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of baking powder until smooth.
  2. Gradually add 2 to 2.5 cups of all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour) into the wet mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon until a sticky dough forms.
  3. Dust your hands and a clean surface with flour. Shape the dough into a log and cut it into 6 equal pieces.
  4. Roll each piece into a ball and flatten into a disk about 14-15 cm (5½ - 6 inches) in diameter.
  5. Preheat a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Place one pita into the pan, cover, and cook for 1 minute. Flip and cook for an additional minute uncovered.
  6. Transfer the cooked pita bread to a cooling rack, stacking them while covering with plastic wrap to retain moisture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pitaCalories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gCalcium: 5mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Avoid adding too much flour when mixing to keep pitas light. Store in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze for long-term storage.

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