Greek · bread
Greek Pita Bread
Greek Pita Bread reads sweetness 6.7, richness 6.3 and salinity 3.6 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Greek bread, about 3 hr. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.7 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 6.9 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.5 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.5 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.9 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 0.8 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 6.7 · Richness 6.3 · Salinity 3.6 · Bitterness 2.2 · Nutty 2.1 · Umami 1.0 · Smoke 0.9 · Earthy 0.9 · Fruity 0.8 · Floral 0.8 · Herbaceous 0.8 · Sourness 0.5
What's in it (6)
- 3 cups bread flour
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
Time & effort: about 3 hr (30 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 207.6 kcal, 6.9 g protein, 1 g fat, 41.8 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Mix flour, yeast, salt, and sugar, then work in water and olive oil to form a smooth dough.
- Let rise for one hour, divide, and roll into rounds.
- Cook on a hot dry griddle or bake at high heat for 2-3 minutes per side until puffed and lightly charred.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.