Authentic Homemade Pita Bread with Greek Spice Mix

Learn to make delicious homemade pita bread with a flavorful Greek spice mix that will elevate your culinary skills!

Ingredients

1	cup warm water
2	teaspoons active dry yeast
2 ½	bread flour
2	teaspoons kosher salt
2	teaspoons olive oil
	vegetable oil, for cooking
4	teaspoons dried oregano
½	teaspoon granulated garlic
½	teaspoon kosher salt
¼	teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

• 1. Preparing the Pita Bread:
  2. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the warm water and active dry yeast. Allow it to sit for approximately 5 minutes until it becomes foamy. Add bread flour, kosher salt, and olive oil. Mix on low speed for 1 to 2 minutes until the flour is fully incorporated. Increase the mixer speed to medium and continue mixing for 3 to 4 minutes until the dough forms a smooth ball. Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a clean dish towel, and let it rise for about 1.5 hours until it doubles in volume.
  3. On a lightly floured work surface, divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll out each piece into a thin 8-inch circle. Keep the pitas covered with a dish towel as you work.
  4. Heat a few teaspoons of vegetable oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each pita for 1 to 2 minutes per side until they turn golden brown and get charred. Repeat with the remaining pitas, adding more oil as needed.
  5. Preparing the Greek Spice Mix:
  6. In a small bowl, combine dried oregano, granulated garlic, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. While the pitas are still warm, sprinkle this aromatic spice mixture over the tops.

Jul 20, 2024