Greek Pitta Breads

Recipe by Christopher Genethliou

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INGREDIENTS

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (you might need 1-2 tbsp extra if the dough is sticky)
  • 2 teaspoons dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ⅓ cup full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 3/4 cup warm water, approximately
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt

For Cooking

  • Vegetable oil

METHOD

  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, salt, yogurt, olive oil, and water. Knead until you have a soft and elastic dough (if it's sticky, add a little more flour).
  2. Cover and let it rise for 30-60 minutes. Once doubled in size, divide the dough into 7 balls and flatten each one into a thin, round disc on an oiled plate, using only your hand.
  3. Heat a pan well, brush it with a little oil, and cook each pitta for 1-2 minutes per side, until it puffs up and develops brown spots. Optionally, brush the warm pittas with melted butter.