Greek Pita Bread (Gyro Bread) (2024)

This pita bread requires only a few simple ingredients that you probably have lying around in your kitchen.

This is perfect for freezing, perfect for making ahead of time. Make sure that you follow our instructions and step-by-step recipe.

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Before you start to make this recipe, measure and prepare your ingredients so the cooking process will go smoothly and easily.

Flour- we use all-purpose flour for this recipe. Bread flour will work great as well for this recipe.

Yeast-we used instant yeast for this recipe. make sure that your yeast isn’t expired. Instant yeast doesn't require the activation step, you can mix it into the dough right away.

That's why we love using instant yeast. If you don't have instant yeast, simply replace it with the yeast that you do have and activate it if needed.

Granulated sugar- granulated sugar works best for this recipe, caster sugar can work as well.

Olive oil- use extra virgin olive oil for this recipe.

Salt– We used kosher salt for this recipe. we love using kosher salt in baking because it's super easy to measure, and we like that the grains of the salt are small in size.

Water- use room temperature water.

Add the olive oil and room temperature water, and start mixing on low until the dough forms.

Increase the speed to medium and keep mixing for at least 8 minutes or until the dough is smooth and silky.

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise at room temperature for 1-2 hours or until it’s doubled in size.

Punch down the dough and transfer it to a clean floured surface. Roll the dough into a roll and divide it into 8 equal pieces (we suggest weighing the dough).

Roll each dough piece into a ball (see in the video) and place 8 dough balls onto a floured surface. Cover with a clean towel and let the dough rest for 30 minutes.

Using a rolling pin, roll each dough ball into a thin circle. Try to roll out the dough to the thinnest thickness without ripping it (if your dough sticks too much to the surface, simply sprinkle some flour).

Repeat with the other pieces of dough.

Heat a cast iron pan (or a regular pan) over medium to high heat, you can drizzle some olive oil if you want, and carefully place the pita bread dough on the pan.

Cook the pita bread for 1-2 minutes on each side, until bubbles start to form, checking constantly that the pita doesn't burn from the high heat.

To bake pita bread in the oven, you will need to reheat your oven to its highest temperature.

Pita bread needs very high heat to form a pocket if that's what you are looking for. Greek pita bread doesn't have a pocket, so it's okay to reheat the oven to 250c (480f).

Place a pizza stone or an oven tray and reheat the oven to 250c (480f). Carefully transfer the pita dough onto the preheated tray and bake for 3-4 minutes. Keep an eye on the pita so it won't burn.

How long will it last?

The pita bread will last for about 3 days at room temperature, stored in an airtight container.

How many pita breads does this recipe make?

This recipe makes about 8-10 pita bread, depending on the size. You can make them smaller or bigger.

Can I bake these in the oven?

Yes, simply preheat an oven to its highest temperature, and bake the pita for 3-5 minutes. Keep an eye on the pita to see that it doesn't burn.

What is the difference between pita bread and Greek pita bread?

Pita bread and Greek pitas are actually quite different. Greek pitas are similar to flatbread while pita bread is more fluffy and puffy and has a pocket inside of it.

Store the leftover pita bread at room temperature in an airtight container or an airtight ziplock bag for up to 3 days.

If you have leftovers for more than 3 days, I recommend freezing the pitas to keep them fresh when you reheat them.

After baking the pitas, let them cool completely and freeze them in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

When ready to use, defrost at room temperature for 30 minutes and reheat in a toaster oven for 2-3 minutes.

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Greek Pita Bread

This greek pita bread is fluffy, soft, and delicious. After you will make this greek pita bread recipe, you will never want to buy store-bought pita bread. This homemade greek pita bread requires only a few simple ingredients that you probably have lying around in your kitchen.

Nutrition

Calories: 372kcalCarbohydrates: 78gProtein: 11gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 619mgPotassium: 113mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 5mg