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I have pretty good recipes for Arab-style pita (chewy, whole wheat with a pocket in the center).

However, I haven't found yet a good recipe for greek-style pita, which is soft, oiled, white or part-wheat, and doesn't have a pocket. Anyone got one?

(yes, I can google some. but nothing from trustworthy sources. I'm looking for something road-tested if anyone has)

Flatbreads and Flavours doesn't have one? I thought it did. I've never made them but like you seen lots of blogs/sites about it.

I have a Julia Child recipe for pita. It puffs up while baking and then flattens out. Let me know if you'd like the recipe. I've always had good luck with Julia
Fitzie

I have a good one too, it's called Olga Bread. I can post if you're interested. I posted it on the OMB and a lot of folks made it.

Laurie

The recipe in F&F, as well as the Julia Child recipe, are "Arab pita", the kind that puffs up and has a pocket in the center.

"Olga bread" may be more like what I'm looking for. Lemme see if I can find some pictures ...

Here's Greek-style pita bread. Notice that it doesn't have a pocket, and looks "grilled":



... it also seems to have more olive oil in the dough.

Here's Arab-style pita bread:

Ah, I thought it had both. My bad. We love the greek style pitas the best and they make great pizzas in a pinch. But I've never made them.

Laurie,

You never posted a recipe for "Olga bread", either here or to me in PM. Please?

Josh,

That looks similar to a naan recipe that I use, which is really good -- if you'd like it, let me know.

Lindsay,

Well, the greek pita isn't chewey, like naan ... it's quite soft.

If that describes your naan recipe, then please!

Found Olga Bread recipe here:
http://www.food.com/recipe/olga-bread-79388

looks like what you are looking for?