Pita bread

πίτα / pita · خبز عربي khubz

Flavor and role

A flat leavened bread that puffs up in the middle to form a pocket you can fill.

Typical dishes and uses

Souvlaki and gyros, falafel sandwiches, dipping in hummus, with tzatziki.

Substitutes

Use naan, lavash or flour tortillas 1:1.

Storage

2-3 days at room temperature, 3 months frozen. Warm in a pan or oven before eating to soften.

Main countries

Greece · Lebanon · Türkiye

Used in this book

SouvlakiBaba ganoushFalafelFattoushFul MedamesPork Gyros PitaIzgara köfteSabichChicken ShawarmaCharcoal baba ganoush with pine nuts and pomegranate molassesChana Masala ShakshukaSizzling Tadka Lentil HummusFava and Chickpea Falafel with Parsley Tarator and Sumac OnionsBaked Falafel Crunch BowlRestaurant-style fattoush with za'atar pita crisps and pomegranateLabneh fattoush toastSlow-Simmered Ful with Tahini and Garlic TashaHoriatiki-fattoush with za'atar fetaStacked Gyros Loaf with Sumac Onions and Dill TzatzikiSheet-Pan Gyros Nachos with Pita Chips and Whipped FetaHummus bil Lahme with Spiced Beef and Pine Nutsİskender köfteLentil Soup Shakshuka with Garlic Yogurt & Chili ButterPalak Paneer Green ShakshukaRatatouille ShakshukaSabich with Haminados Eggs and ZhugSabich Deviled EggsTower-Roast Chicken Shawarma with ToumGochujang Pork Souvlaki Wrap with Sesame Tzatziki

Updated 2026-10-10