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