3 Ingredient Pitas (Flatbread Recipe)
These low calorie, high protein pitas are the answer to your quick flatbread needs.
Super soft and simple to make – no yeast required. Music to my ears. I love making these pitas in a pinch when I don’t want to wait around for dough to rise. There are only three common ingredients in this recipe that I always have them on hand.
Feel free to use gluten free flour in this recipe. Also, MAKE SURE YOU ROLL OUT THE ROUNDS AS THIN AS POSSIBLE; it is integral to get them cooked to perfection. I also tried air frying these and they worked out amazing!
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3 Ingredient Greek Yogurt Pitas (Flatbread)
Ingredients
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 3¾ tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1½ cups 0% or 2% Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- Optional Dip: Lazy Tzatziki
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in the yogurt with a wooden spoon and then use your hands to form TWO large dough balls.
- Lightly flour a clean surface and slice each ball into 4 equal parts. IMPORTANT: Roll out each piece into a THIN circle or oval shape. You can use a round plate to outline the circle and then use a pizza cutter to cut away the edges. (This is only if you want a perfect circle shaped pita. Take the extra pieces you cut away and combine them together and form more pitas).
- Lightly drizzle a cast iron pan with olive oil and heat on medium to medium high. Transfer one pita to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown patches appear. Repeat with remaining dough. YOU CAN ALSO AIR FRY THESE PITAS: 400°F for 12-14 minutes – flipping halfway through.
Notes
You can use this same recipe to make pizza crust, bagels, etc.
You can use gluten free all purpose flour too. I haven’t tried almond flour but it might work with the addition of some eggs.
Nutrition
Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 345mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 2mg
can you use almond flour?
Hi Donna, I haven’t tried them with almond flour but they might work. I would add some eggs to bind though due to the absence of gluten. Please let us know if it works! I know gluten free all purpose flour works defintely.
These are amazing!!! They are so much better than the Greek restaurants around me. Everyone in my family loved them. I’m sure I’ll be making these once a week. Thanks for sharing ❤️
I’ve also made your 1905 Columbia salad, amazing. My husband came home from work and he was like – Do you know this is the only reason I go to the Columbia to have lunch for work meeting s, he couldn’t believe how it tasted just like it.
I made today your chicken thighs with pita bread, the tzatziki sauce , just amazing. I’ve been making so many of your recipes, they’re truly amazing.
Hi Sam, love these and the 1905 Salad – glad it was enjoyed by the hubby too~
what do you garnish with? parsley?
Hi Greg, Yes, I used parsley here!
Should baking powder or baking soda be used. In the ingredient list it says baking powder but in the directions it says baking soda .
Hello Shakira, Thank you so much for catching that! Its the ingredients… BAkING POWDER.
These look delish ! Can 5% full fat fage be used ?
Hi Christina, I recommend using the 0% fat FAge since it has less moisture. You can definitely try the 5%. If the dough is too wet, add a tad bit more flour. But I don’t think you will need to.
Hi Stella how many eggs do you think it d need for gluten free version?
Have you tried with a whole grain flour, like white whole wheat or spelt or whole wheat pastry flour?
Hi Luke, Yes, it should work with white whole wheat no problem!
i also do the same but once grilled i use a tomato base on the pita and freezer them. I take them in the morning or when it’s pizza night and put all the pizza toppings on and then 7 minutes in the airfrier. it is a real winner.
Hi Tony, That sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing the feedback with us and your tips!! Cheers!
Really tasty so pleased I have discovered your website , we have enjoyed everything I have made . Did the very tasty gyros today . DELICIOUS
Hi Linda, thank you for trying out the recipes!! Those chicken gyros are THE BEST!
How many eggs if I use almond flour?
Hi Cheri, I would say 2-3 but unfortunately I cannot say exactly if it works since I havent tried it myself.
Hi! Making these tonight with your chicken gyro in a loaf pan! Curious if self rising flour would work for this recipe?
(Bc I am out of baking powder)
Hi Rachel, YESS absolutely you can use self rising flour and omit the baking powder and salt. ENJOY!!
Delicious! Can the pitas be frozen?
Hi Eileen, Yes you can!
Just made these tonight…my girls LOVED them! We all couldn’t stop eating them. Thanks so much for the recipe!
So easy and so delicious. I will definitely be making this again!
These are delicious!
Hi Patti, Glad you liked them!
Hi, can someone help me? When I combined these ingredients, the texture was very dry. The whole thing was very flaky and began falling apart. I could not form a ball of any sort. Should I add more yogurt? Thanks 🙂
Hi Jana, THis is not a traditional recipe. As you can see in my video, my dough was also on the dry side. You can defintely add a small amount of yogurt to play with the recipe since some flours are super drying. I hope this helped and I hope you make them to your satisfaction! Cheers!
Hi I’ve just made these this evening & used normal yoghurt as I had no Greek yoghurt & my mixture was dry too – I just added a bit more yoghurt & some warmish water to help bind it – worked a treat
The Best! my gra daughter loves it and I use spelt flour to make it healthier
Hi Patricia! So glad the pitas were enjoyed by the family! Thanks for sharing your feedback on the spelt too!
Hi! I made this last night.
The dough is not stretchy and fluffy…what should I add?
Hi Van, This dough is not going to be stretchy or fluffy.
Nice and simple! I really liked the flavor, though they were a bit too dense/heavy for my preference when fried in a cast iron. They puffed up fairly well though when baked in the oven – it’s also easier to cook up a full batch at once this way.
Kids couldn’t get enough of these so they’ll definitely stay as part of our rotation. Thanks for sharing!
Do we have to rest the dough for a few minutes?? Or can we make the pitas right away?? Thank you!!
Right away. No resting or refrigeration required. They’re fantastic!
This is a game changer for me! I love them. They are extremely easy to make and have a wonderful chew. I will make and use them for tapas, pizzas, toast, etc. Thank you so so much @hungryhappens!
I’m using Bobs Red Mill gluten free flour. 1 tsp xanthan gum/cup of flour. Dough was very dry would not come together. I added 2 tbs half and half to bring it together. That worked. Oops, I used full fat Fage. We’ll see what happens.
These look delish! Would it be possible to make them dairy free? Excited to find your site. Everything looks amazing!!
I made the 3 ingredient pitas with Bobs Red Mill gluten free. This is my second note on this. I made them this morning. Not puffy at all , very dense. Even with 3 tsps baking powder hardly any lift at all. Edible but like hockey pucks. The guys won’t eat these with the burgers tonight They’ll eat the store bought. Using the GF lately and not at all Happy with the results.
Generally like your recipes a lot . Xo
Tonight I tried this recipe and I loved it. Thanks for shar
Loved this idea but the recipe did not work out great for me. I had to add about an additional half-3/4 a cup of yogurt to get the dough to come together. I would use less flour next time.
Hi Brittany, I’m so sorry the recipe didnt work for you!! Sometimes the flour brands play a role. some are dryer than others. Also the moisture in the yogurt makes a difference too.
Making any bread product always scares me but these were so easy and taste delicious!!!! My family loved them and asked for more. They were easy to make ahead and I will definitely double next time so I can have leftovers!
Delicious 😋
I was scared to make these but OMG they were so easy and soooo good! My family has requested me to make them regularly!
Would rice flour work?
Possible but I havent tried it…
Easy recipe that I modified by rolling everything bagel seasoning on to each round – Delicioso!
These freeze so we’ll too.
Could these be used for mini pizzas? As in, flatbread pizzas?
HI Jenny, yes, i’ve made this dough into small pizza crusts.. loved it!
thank you! I usually buy Naan bread for pizzas but would love to make these to save money and cook at home!
Yes for sure, l sliced dry salami and added cheese and then baked in oven long enough for cheese to melt. Was so delicious 😋.
Easy and delicious! My kids love them!
Hi Stella, I’m trying to avoid 30 G Carb! that’s more than I eat in several days. Only 7 protein and 1 g fiber… not being difficult but how does this qualify as Keto….so much out there on what is and isn’t Keto – very confusing.
Thanks, Brendalynn
I don’t think she said these were keto friendly. Some people don”dirty keto” like myself and I limit my carbs to 20-30 a day. It works for me. I would try using almond flour, that’s what I’m going to try
my whole family adores these – 2 toddlers nibbling on them whilst i finish cooking the rest 🙂
I didn’t have 0% yogurt and had to add LOTS more flour so the dough was workable. Do you think it was the extra moisture from the yogurt? Still came out delicious!
Can we freeze these as raw dough balls and just pull out when we need a couple of pitas?
Oooops! I have 5% Fage Yogurt. Will it work?
Hi. It says 10 servings but in the recipe it says 2 dough balls cut into 4 pieces each. So that’s 8 pieces. So wouldn’t that be 8 servings?
Hi Belinda, the extra pieces that I cut off the edges made the two extra pitas!
Hi is it 156 calories per pita?
Hi Alexandra, the nutritional info is per pita.
loved these. my 20 month old is so picky right now. i made These as an after daycare snack and she devoured them! all of us did. very yummy!
Hi Jenna, glad the baby enjoyed especially!!! love!!
Flatbread looks delicious. Your recipe makes 8 breads therefore, just wondering if your nutritional values are per flatbread. Looking forward to making them soon.
Hi Michelle, Thank you!! With the leftover pieces from cutting them into rounds, it comes out to 10 pitas total.
Can you make dough ahead of time and leave in refrigerator?
This easy and tasty. I put za’atar seasoning from Trader Joe’s on top and it was a hit. Thank you for sharing. Can’t wait to try more recipes.
Although l had to add more yogurt than recipe called for l found this flat bread very easy to make. Personally liked the dense texture. After frying l brushed with olive oil, Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese and put in oven for a few minutes. 😋
Used leftovers to make pizza with sliced salami and cheese. Will definitely be making again.
Is the nutritional information for one serving or for the total amount the recipe makes?
These are really good! I struggled to get them rolled out thin enough, so resorted to using a tortilla press. They still puffed up perfectly in the cast iron skillet. These will be a regular staple as a gluten free option. Thank you!
I made this with cup 4 cup (gluten free) flour and they were incredible! It’s hard to find gluten free alternatives so I’m grateful to add these into the mix. Also, so simple to make. Thank you!
omg this recipe was so satisfying! so easy to make and an absolute joy to see the pitas bubbling up in the pan! My boyfriend and I make a new recipe from your page every week and this has been our favourite so far!
I’m about to make a new batch and see how they freeze…they didn’t make it to the freezer last time 🤣
HI Beth, LOL that’s the story of my life – we eat EVERYTHING with no leftovers in sight! Thank you for trying out our recipes and I’m so happy they resonate with you guys! Best regards!!
I’ll never buy pita again. Thank you!
Just started following you a few days ago and already I’ve made two of your recipes! Just made the 3 ingredient pita bread and it was easy and they were absolutely delicious!!! Grateful that I found your page!! 🙏🏾🙌🏾
Hi can I put the dough in the fridge until the next morning?
Can you use the 5% fage greek yogurt?
yes!
Um… There are *4* ingredients in your recipe.
This is not a pita. And I can’t imagine it as a bagel. Being the same shape doesn’t make two types of bread suddenly the same. But it is a good flatbread that’s quick & easy to make.
Fabulous thank you
We are now eating these daily 😆
I love it! It’s also perfect beside a creamy soup 🍜😍💪🏽
very good and easy to make. the yogurt taste comes through in the pita, it turned out quite different than the store bought pitas but I liked them. will definitely make again.
so good
made with gluten free flour
needed a little more yoghurt
tasted similar to my usual wheat flour ones just less fuss…. thank you!!!
Yessss! Glad you liked them and thanks for sharing your feedback!
Delicious pitas especially with your tzatziki sauce! They’re easy to make also. Thanks Stella!
Hi Lana, I’m so glad you tried them and enjoyed the recipe! Perfect with Tzatziki yesss!
These were amazing!!! Served them with your zucchini feta dip (delicious too), gone in no time. Thank you for the wonderful and super easy recipe!
Hi Zora, sounds amazing with the zucchini dip! Well done here!