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Gyro Bread

Fluffy Gyro Bread Recipe: Your New Favorite Homemade Flatbread

Experience the delight of homemade Gyro Bread, a versatile and fluffy flatbread perfect for savory fillings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 pieces
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup Warm Water Around 105°F
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar To activate yeast
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast For fluffiness
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free blend if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For moisture

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Cast iron skillet or non-stick frying pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Activate the Yeast: Combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast in a bowl. Let it rest for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Make the Dough: Add all-purpose flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead the Dough: Place dough on floured surface and knead for 3-4 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. First Rise: Put dough in oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm area for 30 minutes.
  5. Shape the Dough: Punch down and divide into 6 equal pieces, shaping each into a ball.
  6. Roll Out the Dough: Roll each ball into a 6-inch circle with an even thickness of ¼ inch.
  7. Cook the Gyro Bread: Heat skillet, brush with olive oil, cook each circle for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden.
  8. Keep Warm and Serve: Transfer cooked bread to a warm towel while finishing the rest.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store cooled gyro bread wrapped in plastic or in an airtight container for up to 3-5 days. Freeze for up to three months.

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