Greek Stuffed Pita Dough
- 40 min
- Serves 4
- 7 ingredients
10 minutes to prep, 30 to cook. A soft, chewy Greek pita dough made with just seven pantry staples. The subtle sweetness from sugar and the aromatic olive oil give it a classic Mediterranean flavor, perfect for stuffing with your favorite fillings.
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Method
In a large bowl, combine the bread flour, sugar, salt, and active dry yeast.
Add the warm water, warm whole milk, and olive oil to the dry ingredients.
Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a lightly floured surface for about 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The dough is smooth and elastic after kneading. Knead until the surface loses its shaggy texture.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it proof in a warm place for about 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The dough has doubled and looks airy. Keep it covered in a warm place while it proofs.
Punch down the dough, divide it into equal portions, roll each into a ball, and then shape into pita rounds.
Let the shaped pitas rest for 5 minutes before baking.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The shaped rounds relax slightly before baking. Keep them covered so the surface stays supple.
Preheat the oven to 425°F (425°F).
Bake the pitas for 8–10 minutes, or until golden brown.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The pitas are golden and puffed at the edges. Remove once evenly colored so they stay soft inside.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before stuffing.
Tips while you cook
- Proof the dough
- Allow the dough to rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes until it doubles in size.
- Rest shaped pitas
- After shaping, let the pita rounds rest for 5 minutes before baking.
- Knead until elastic
- Knead the mixed dough for 5–7 minutes on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic.
Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.
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