Greek Yogurt Pita Bread Recipe
This pita bread recipe is simple and high in protein with greek yogurt being the star of the show. They puff up beautifully and create the best pockets
Ingredients
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk greek yogurt
- 1 1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
- Make the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking soda, and Greek yogurt. Mix until a soft, cohesive dough forms. There shouldn’t be any dry flour left at the bottom. Once it comes together into a ball, cover the bowl with a tea towel and let the dough rest for 10 minutes. Tip: Avoid over-kneading; a gentle mix is all you need.
- Shape the Dough: Divide the rested dough into four equal parts to make it easier to work with. Roll out each portion thinly on a lightly floured surface. Use an 8 cm circular cookie cutter to cut out small disks. Keep the cut pieces covered with a tea towel as you go to prevent them from drying out.
- Roll and Flour:Take each disk one at a time and roll it out even thinner. You want them almost translucent. Lightly dust both sides with flour to prevent sticking.
- Cook the Pitas: Heat a large dry pan over medium heat. When hot, add a few pitas at a time (I could fit three in my pan). Cook for about 1.5 to 2 minutes, or until they puff up nicely. Flip and cook the other side for just 20 seconds—any longer and they might burn. Adjust the heat as needed to keep things golden, not charred.
