Description
This simple 3 Ingredient Greek Yogurt Pita Flatbread recipe combines all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and creamy Greek yogurt to create soft, fluffy, and slightly tangy flatbreads perfect for dipping or stuffing. Ready in just 30 minutes, these homemade pitas can be cooked on a stovetop skillet or air fried for a quick and delicious addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Flatbread Ingredients
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 3¾ tsp baking powder
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1½ cups 0% or 2% Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
Optional Dip
- Lazy Tzatziki (ingredients not specified)
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined to ensure the leavening agent is evenly distributed throughout the flour.
- Incorporate Yogurt and Form Dough: Stir the Greek yogurt into the dry ingredients using a wooden spoon, then use your hands to knead and form two large dough balls. This step creates the base dough for the pitas with a soft, pliable texture.
- Divide and Roll Out Dough: Lightly flour a clean surface and slice each dough ball into four equal pieces, making eight pieces total. Roll each piece into a thin circle or oval shape. For perfect circles, use a round plate as a guide and cut away the edges with a pizza cutter, then recombine scraps to form additional pitas.
- Cook on Stovetop: Drizzle olive oil lightly in a cast iron pan and heat on medium to medium-high heat. Transfer one rolled pita to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown patches appear, indicating it is cooked through and slightly charred.
- Alternative Air Frying Method: Preheat an air fryer to 400°F. Place pitas in the basket and air fry for 12-14 minutes, flipping halfway through to ensure even cooking and browning.
Notes
- For best texture, roll the dough pieces thin but not paper-thin to avoid tearing during cooking.
- You can use either 0% or 2% Greek yogurt depending on your preference for fat content; sour cream is a suitable substitute.
- Cooking on a cast iron skillet gives a traditional char and soft bite, while air frying offers a healthier, hands-off method with less oil.
- Leftover dough scraps can be recombined and rolled out again to minimize waste.
- Serve fresh with tzatziki or your favorite dips for a Mediterranean-inspired snack or side dish.
