Go Back
+ servings
A stack of warm, fluffy homemade gyro bread on a blue and white striped cloth.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups warm water about 105°F
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil plus extra for brushing

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, add the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Gently stir and let rest for 5 minutes or until the water becomes foamy from the yeast.
    Stirring warm water, sugar, and yeast in a white bowl for Gyro Bread.
  • Add the flour, salt, and olive oil, then mix with a wooden spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 3-4 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
    Mixing ingredients to form shaggy gyro bread dough in a white bowl.
  • Place the kneaded dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rest in a warm spot for 30 minutes or until doubled in size. If your oven has a bread proofing function, you can put your bowl in the oven on that setting to proof the dough.
    Gyro bread dough rising in a white bowl, covered with a kitchen towel.
  • Punch the dough down and divide it into 6 equal pieces, shaping each into a smooth ball.
  • On a lightly floured surface, stretch and press each dough ball into a 6-inch circle. Use a rolling pin to make more uniform pitas or just your hands for a rustic look. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and lightly brush with olive oil. Cook each pita for 2-3 minutes on each side, flipping periodically until golden brown spots appear.
  • Wrap the pitas in a towel to keep warm and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 255kcal (13%) Carbohydrates: 49g (16%) Protein: 7g (14%) Fat: 3g (5%) Saturated Fat: 0.4g (3%) Sodium: 586mg (25%) Fiber: 2g (8%) Sugar: 1g (1%)

Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.