Greek Flatbread Pita Recipes

HOMEMADE PITA BREAD - GREEK FLATBREAD RECIPE

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl whisk together all of the ingredients except of flour.
• Start incorporating the flour into the mixture while mixing the dough with your hands.
• Depending on the strength of the flour you're using you may need to add a bit less or a bit more. Knead the dough for a minute or two until it feels very soft but without leaving fragments on your hands.
• Shape dough into a ball, cover with a tea towel and rest at room temperature for 2 hours.
• With a knife or dough cutter, divide the dough into 6 pieces.
• Shape each piece into a ball.
• Lightly flour your working surface, take the first dough ball and roll on all sides (flip it once) until you have a 19 cm / 7.4 inch round flatbread.
• Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Dip some paper towel into a bit of oil (I prefer olive oil) and lightly grease the bottom of the pan.
• Add the first flatbread and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side (don't let the pan get smoky hot remove from heat to cool if so). Flip the flatbread using a flat spatula.
• You may add flatbreads on top of each other creating a pile until you're finished making them. This way they won't air dry and stay more "elastic" if you're planning to use them as wraps.

GRILLED GREEK PITA PIZZAS

Steps:

• Place the first six ingredients in a small bowl; toss to combine. Spread hummus over pita breads. Top with artichoke mixture; sprinkle with cheese. Grill pizzas, covered, over medium heat until bottoms are golden brown, 4-5 minutes.

GREEK PITA FLATBREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl (I made this in my stand mixer), combine yeast, sugar and water. Set aside for about 10 minutes so that the yeast can activate and become frothy.
• In another bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, salt and the bread flour. Mix well with a whisk.
• Add the milk and olive oil to the yeast mixture and mix well using the dough hook attachment on the stand mixer.
• Slowly while the mixer is mixing on low speed add the flour mixture and allow the mixer to knead the dough for about 6-8 minutes or until it is smooth.
• Pour some olive oil in a large bowl and coat it. Place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with plastic wrap and place it in the warmest room of your house until doubled in size. This can take anywhere between 45 minutes to 2 hours...
• Once the dough is ready cut it into 6 equal pieces and form it into round balls.
• Heat a skillet over medium heat.
• Roll out the dough balls on a lightly greased counter to about 8 inches in diameter.
• Cook the pitas about 2 minutes on each side.
• Transfer the cooked pitas onto a plate and cover with a kitchen towel until all of them are cooked.
• The pitas are best served the day they are made, but they can be stored in the refrigerator or freezer for later use.
• Make delicious sandwiches, open faced sandwiches, pizza or eat with your favorite dip!
• Enjoy!!