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Greek pita with tzatziki Recipe

Greek · Main course · 45 min total

A classic Greek street food: warm, fluffy pita bread filled with creamy tzatziki sauce, fresh vegetables, and your choice of protein. This recipe makes homemade pita and tzatziki from scratch.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional fillings: grilled chicken, tomatoes, red onion, feta

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and olive oil, mix until dough forms. Knead on floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth. Place in oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
3. Meanwhile, make tzatziki: combine yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until needed.
4. Divide dough into 4 balls. On floured surface, roll each into a 6-inch circle. Let rest 10 minutes.
5. Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each pita for 1-2 minutes per side until puffed and golden. Keep warm.
6. To serve, spread tzatziki on pita, add desired fillings, and fold or roll.

Tips

• To save time, use store-bought pita and tzatziki.
• Grill the pita for a smoky flavor.
• Tzatziki can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.

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