TRADITIONAL GREEK PITTA BREAD

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier while vegetable oil is more affordable.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a cost-effective alternative.

yeast

🥗Healthier: sourdough starter

💰Cheaper: baking powder

Sourdough starter adds flavor, while baking powder is a quick substitute.

Mix lukewarm water, milk, olive oil, sugar, and dry yeast in a bowl; let it sit for 10 minutes until bubbly.

In a separate bowl, combine strong flour, bread flour, and salt.

After 10 minutes, mix the yeast mixture with the flour mixture; add more flour if needed.

Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until elastic.

Cover the dough with a clean tea towel and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.

After resting, punch down the dough and shape it into a long sausage.

Cut the dough into small pieces, weighing about 100 grams each, and roll them into balls.

Heat a dry pan and drizzle with olive oil.

Flatten each ball into a disk and place it in the hot pan.

Cook for about 1 minute on each side until puffed and golden.

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