**Crispy Grilled Pita Bread: A Taste of the Mediterranean**
Crispy grilled pita bread is a staple of Middle Eastern cuisine, enjoyed for its delightful texture and versatility. Made from simple ingredients like flour, water, yeast, and salt, pita bread is a blank canvas for a variety of toppings and fillings. Whether you prefer it plain, brushed with olive oil and sprinkled with za'atar, or stuffed with falafel, hummus, and tahini, pita bread is a delicious and satisfying choice. This article presents a collection of recipes that showcase the diverse possibilities of pita bread. From classic grilled pita to unique variations like pita pizzas and pita chips, these recipes offer something for every taste. So, fire up your grill and get ready to embark on a culinary journey through the Mediterranean with our crispy grilled pita bread recipes.
GARLIC-OREGANO GRILLED PITA BREAD
Provided by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez
Categories Bread Garlic Side Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Backyard BBQ Family Reunion Grill Grill/Barbecue Potluck Oregano Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oil in a small heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers. Cook garlic, turning once, until pale golden, about 1 minute. Discard garlic and remove skillet from heat, then stir in oregano.
- Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium-high heat for gas); see Grilling Procedure .
- Oil grill rack. Grill pitas, 3 at a time, covered only if using a gas grill, turning once, until grill marks appear, about 2 minutes total per batch. Transfer to a cutting board and brush both sides with garlic-oregano oil. Cut pitas into wedges. Sprinkle with kosher salt. Serve warm.
GRILLED PITA BREAD !
This is such an easy recipe... and it looks and tastes great!
Provided by Colleen Sowa
Categories Other Appetizers
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- 1. Lightly brush olive oil on both sides of pita breads
- 2. Place the pita breads on the grill for about 35 seconds to a minute on each side (just til lightly toasted and it looks pretty). Remove from grill and cut into triangle shapes using a pizza cutter. Serve with dip. https://www.justapinch.com/recipe/colleen-sowa/cannellini-hummus-dip-for-grilled-breads/quick-easy-healthy-crackers
CHEF JOHN'S PITA BREAD
Unlike lots of other baked products which are better from a bakery, this is so far superior to the stuff you get at the grocery store, it's not even close. And in addition to being delicious to eat, it's also extremely easy to make!
Provided by Chef John
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Flat Bread Recipes
Time 3h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place yeast into the work bowl of a stand mixer and add 1 cup warm water and 1 cup flour. Whisk together and let stand 15 to 20 minutes for mixture to rise and make a loose sponge. Mixture will bubble and foam.
- Pour 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil and salt into sponge; add 1 3/4 cup flour. Mix at low speed, using a dough hook attachment, until dough is soft, supple, and slightly sticky. If dough sticks to the sides of the bowl, add up to 1/4 cup more flour, a little at a time.
- Knead dough with machine on low speed until slightly springy and still soft, 5 to 6 minutes. Turn dough out onto a floured work surface and form into a ball.
- Wipe inside of bowl with 1/4 teaspoon olive oil. Turn dough around in bowl to cover with a thin film of oil; cover bowl with foil and let sit until dough has doubled in size, about 2 hours.
- Remove dough from bowl and place onto a floured work surface. Lightly pat into a flat shape about 1 inch thick. Use a knife to cut dough into 8 pieces.
- Form each piece into a small round ball with a smooth top, pulling dough from the sides and tucking the ends underneath the bottom.
- Cover dough balls with lightly oiled plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle a small amount of flour on a work surface and top of a dough ball; gently pat dough ball flat with your fingers, forming a flat, round bread about 1/4 inch thick. Let dough round rest for 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining dough balls.
- Brush a cast-iron skillet with remaining 3/4 teaspoon olive oil and place over medium-high heat. Lay pita bread into hot skillet and cook until bread begins to puff up and bottom has brown spots and blisters, about 3 minutes. Flip, cook 2 more minutes, and flip back onto original side to cook for about 30 more seconds. Pita bread will begin to puff up and fill with hot air. Stack cooked breads on a plate; when cool enough to handle, break breads in half and open the pocket inside for stuffing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.1 g, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 510.9 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
GRILLED PITA TRIANGLES
Provided by Ellie Krieger
Categories appetizer
Time 9m
Yield 4 servings (serving size: 3 triangles)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat a grill pan or skillet over a medium-high flame. Brush both sides of each pita with olive oil. Heat 1 pita at a time in the grill pan or skillet, for about 2 minutes on each side, until it is nicely marked. Cut each pita into 6 wedges. Sprinkle with salt, to taste, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calorie, Fat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams
CRISPY GRILLED PITA BREAD
Make and share this Crispy Grilled Pita Bread recipe from Food.com.
Provided by claudinechan
Categories Breads
Time 15m
Yield 6 , 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat grill to medium-high.
- In a small bowl, combine oil, basil, and cheese; mix well.
- Brush both sides of pita breads with oil mixture and place on grill.
- Grill 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden.
- Serve whole, or cut into wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 682.3, Fat 37.4, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 22, Sodium 1053.2, Carbohydrate 70.4, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 1.3, Protein 22
HOMEMADE PITA BREAD
Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 10h
Yield 8 pitas
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix together the water, honey and yeast and allow the yeast to bloom until very foamy, 5 to 10 minutes.
- To a mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, add the flour, olive oil and salt. Turn the mixer on low to combine. Pour in the yeast mixture and mix on low speed until a smooth dough mass forms, 2 to 3 minutes. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl and mix for 1 more minute. Portion and shape the dough into 8 even balls, roughly 4 ounces each. Place on a sheet tray and spray or brush the tops with olive oil. Tightly wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- The next day, allow the dough to temper back to room temperature for 1 hour.
- Set up your grill for high heat. If using a charcoal grill, distribute the coals evenly on the edges of the grill, leaving the middle with no coals. If using a gas grill, heat one side only. Allow the temperature to reach 475 degrees. Place a small saucepot with water on the grill for extra moisture.
- Place a flat cast-iron pan onto the grill grate to preheat.
- On a very lightly floured surface, roll each pita ball into an 8-inch round and allow to rest for 10 minutes before baking. Place a dough round onto the hot pan, close the grill and bake for 1 minute. Flip and bake for another minute, then remove to a ziptop bag. This will ensure the pita stay moist and fresh. Repeat with the remaining dough rounds. Serve!
- To make in the oven: Place a flat cast-iron pan and a small pan of water on the bottom rack of the oven and preheat the oven to 475 degrees F.
- Place the rolled dough onto the hot pan and bake for 1 minute. Flip and bake for another minute.
TRADITIONAL PITA BREAD
My husband taught me how to make pita bread when we were first dating. He always has his eye out for good recipes. -Lynne Hartke, Chandler, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 25m
Yield 6 pita breads.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in salt and enough flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Do not let rise. , Divide dough into six pieces; knead each for 1 minute. Roll each into a 5-in. circle. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 500°. , Place upside down on greased baking sheets. Bake until puffed and lightly browned, 5-10 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 789mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
HOMEMADE PITA BREAD
Is it worth making pita at home? Absolutely. Store-bought pita (like store-bought sandwich bread) is often several days old. Warm, fragrant home-baked pita is obviously superior, and there's a bit of a thrill when the breads puff up in the oven. And once you get the hang of it, it's not difficult. For the best flavor, try to get freshly milled whole-wheat flour. Even though only a little is called for in the recipe, it makes a difference.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories appetizer, side dish
Time 2h
Yield 8 six-inch diameter breads
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Make sponge: Put 1 cup lukewarm water in a large mixing bowl. Add yeast and sugar. Stir to dissolve. Add the whole-wheat flour and 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and whisk together. Put bowl in a warm (not hot) place, uncovered, until mixture is frothy and bubbling, about 15 minutes.
- Add salt, olive oil and nearly all remaining all-purpose flour (reserve 1/2 cup). With a wooden spoon or a pair of chopsticks, stir until mixture forms a shaggy mass. Dust with a little reserved flour, then knead in bowl for 1 minute, incorporating any stray bits of dry dough.
- Turn dough onto work surface. Knead lightly for 2 minutes, until smooth. Cover and let rest 10 minutes, then knead again for 2 minutes. Try not to add too much reserved flour; the dough should be soft and a bit moist. (At this point, dough may refrigerated in a large zippered plastic bag for several hours or overnight. Bring dough back to room temperature, knead into a ball and proceed with recipe.)
- Clean the mixing bowl and put dough back in it. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap, then cover with a towel. Put bowl in a warm (not hot) place. Leave until dough has doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Heat oven to 475 degrees. On bottom shelf of oven, place a heavy-duty baking sheet, large cast-iron pan or ceramic baking tile. Punch down dough and divide into 8 pieces of equal size. Form each piece into a little ball. Place dough balls on work surface, cover with a damp towel and leave for 10 minutes.
- Remove 1 ball (keeping others covered) and press into a flat diskc with rolling pin. Roll to a 6-inch circle, then to an 8-inch diameter, about 1/8 inch thick, dusting with flour if necessary. (The dough will shrink a bit while baking.)
- Carefully lift the dough circle and place quickly on hot baking sheet. After 2 minutes the dough should be nicely puffed. Turn over with tongs or spatula and bake 1 minute more. The pita should be pale, with only a few brown speckles. Transfer warm pita to a napkin-lined basket and cover so bread stays soft. Repeat with the rest of the dough balls.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 189, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 110 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams
Tips:
- Use high-quality pita bread: Look for pillowy, soft pita bread that is fresh and free from tears or cracks. This will ensure the best texture and flavor in your grilled pita.
- Brush with oil: Brushing the pita bread with olive oil before grilling helps it to crisp up and prevents it from drying out. You can also use melted butter or cooking spray if you prefer.
- Grill over medium heat: Grilling the pita bread over medium heat allows it to cook evenly without burning. If the heat is too high, the pita bread will burn on the outside before the inside is cooked through.
- Flip the pita bread frequently: Flipping the pita bread frequently ensures that it cooks evenly on both sides. Use tongs to gently flip the pita bread to avoid tearing it.
- Remove from the grill when golden brown: The pita bread is done grilling when it is golden brown and slightly charred in spots. Remove it from the grill and let it cool slightly before serving.
Conclusion:
Crispy grilled pita bread is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you are using it for sandwiches, wraps, or appetizers, grilled pita bread is a great option. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of cooking time, you can have crispy, flavorful grilled pita bread that will impress your family and friends.
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