Pita Bread Recipe with Easy Shawarma (Doner) Cheat Recipe

Today we are making an easy but classic homemade pita bread. You don't even need an oven for this recipe. Our version is so delicate, fluffy and delicious that this can easily be your go to recipe for Pita from now on! What is Pita bread without döner? In this video we are showing you a lazy döner recipe as well. So, make this Pita stuff it with this delicious and easy döner and enjoy!
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Pita Berad
375 g all-purpose flour, 2,5 cups + 2 tablespoons
1 cup, 250 ml water, lukewarm
10 g instant yeast, 1 sachet
1 heaped teaspoon salt
1 pinch of sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
● In a bowl or a glass mix the water, yeast and sugar and let it sit for a couple of minutes until dissolved.
● Meanwhile, combine the flour and salt in a large bowl and add the yeast water mix and olive oil.
● Knead the dough for about 6-7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
● Rub the dough and the bowl with oil and cover with a damp kitchen cloth. Let the dough rise for 30-40 minutes at room temperature or until doubled in size.
● After rising, dust your work surface with flour and transfer the dough on your counter and divide into 10 equal balls (65g each).
● First cover with a dry then damp cloth to prevent drying. Leave them for 30 minutes to rest
● Using a floured rolling pin, roll one of the pieces into an ellipsis that's 20-22 cm (7-8 inches) wide and about a quarter of an inch thick. Then let it sit for 3-4 minutes, for it to rise well while cooking.
● Heat a cast iron pan and lay the rolled-out pitas directly on the hot pan. Instead of cast iron, you can use the back of an oven tray as well.
● Cook the breads until they become partially brown for about 1,5 minutes on low heat. Then flip the pita over to cook for another 1,5 minutes on the other side. The pita is ready when it puffs up forming a pocket.
● Remove from the pan and cover the pitas with a clean towel while you work on the rest of the pitas to keep them warm and soft.
Easy Döner
500 g fillet steak, rib eye steak, entrecote or top loin steak works great as well
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons of olive oil
1 tablespoon of yoghurt
5-6 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves picked
1 pinch of red pepper flakes
1 pinch of salt
1 pinch of black pepper
1,5 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, sliced into semicircles or piyaz cut😜
10-15 sprigs of parsley, chopped
● To make the fake doner, cut the meat in half sideways.
● Season with the salt and black pepper and olive oil and sear in the hot cast iron pan.
● After searing meat, place it on the cutting board and slice as thin as possible.
● Add the salt, black pepper, fresh thyme, and yoghurt and combine well.
● Add 1 tablespoon butter to pan and sauté the meat on high heat. Make sure that you add the meat in two batches and give it a stir. Otherwise, adding all the meat at once may cause them to boil instead of fry.
● To make the onion salad, sprinkle a pinch of salt on the onions and rub them till they are soft.
● Fill the pita pockets with the doner, add the onion and parsley.
● It is time to eat! Take the perfect bite and enjoy with your loved ones!
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[@beverleydavies3045]

I made the pita yesterday right after watching your video. Tremendous success. Very easy. Thank you so much!!

[@renababiolakis2397]

I always add a teaspoon of vinegar when I make the Greek pita bread ( no pocket) it makes them flexible. love from Zimbabwe 🇿🇼

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[@faigee3493]

Is it more like a naan bread then, with no pocket?

[@landscapeworldy]

People, pita is turkish. If you don't know, please learn.

[@faigee3493]

@@landscapeworldy oh ,yes I know it is! I love pita. What I was commenting on was that she said she puts vinegar in and no pocket. I said that is more like naan if it has no pocket...

[@thebandplayedon..6145]

Ok but the etymology of the word pita comes from the Ancient Greek word petka, which meant a fermented bread, and then morphed to 'picta' for "flat bread' if I recall the spelling. The oldest known use of the word is from Greece in the... 16th century I do believe. No doubt the people of Turkey, and other countries in the area were making similar of their own around the same time as well. I mean, it's flour, yeast, water and salt... the intellectual property rights on that combination of items is probably more wide ranging than "Turkey owns this creation since the beginning of human history". Idk, what ever it is, its great in its simplicity and this recipe looks amazing, as usual! Yum Yum 😋

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Me too 😁

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Love Pitta bread! Must try this fake doner! Greetings and love to all 😋😋😋🌹🇲🇹

[@lisa.tt.]

Ohhh..this is so beginner friendly and looks amazing. I am currently teaching my daughter and her friends how to cook, esp as they will be going to university in a couple of years and they ALL love döner, so this is a win win for us. Thank you for the recipes and we send you all love from Trinidad!

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I'm traveling to Germany soon, in an area where there are many Turkish restaurants and döner stands. I can't wait to try it all!

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To which city @kimberly? Give a try for "Beyti Kebap" or "Tantuni". And "Künefe" as a Dessert. Afiyet olsun.

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@@Cyrous Frankfurt and Düsseldorf. Thank you for the recommendations. 😀

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Queen of food, magician with dough

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I’m……..dying for a bite of that!!! I just love you guys❤️. God bless all of you!!! Sending love from Chicago!

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[@petracartermitrovic]

We've always used the exact same reicpe to make Pizza dough. Had no idea you could make Pita with it too. Have to try it with the "cheat" Doner. It looks delicious! Cheers guys! Excellent teamwork as always. :)

[@and123_]

Mine never puff, they don t make pockets😭, i don t understand..How do you get them to puff?

[@clairewright8153]

Can’t wait to make this one. Love how you all work together it fun informative and definitely yummy.

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I always love your quick recipes, they make my favorite dish extremely easy. Thanks for the new one.

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Perfect bread, perfect filling...... Well a perfect video... Love from India,🌹

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Thank you! Maybe now I dont have to spend a fortune buying this in the grocery store! ❤🌹🙏🥰

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this was fun .. you are such a sweet and laidback team

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What a simple, great meal....going to try it this week for sure!!!

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Delicious looking. Your joy while working together is what keeps me coming back for more. 💜

[@minanaji1644]

Thank you Barish,for your bread recipe,it’s looks delicious like your doner bread

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As well as being a fan of the recipes; I enjoy how you all connect and have so much fun. This video was great and I'm going to try making my own pita bread soon

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I'm trying that tomorrow. Thank you!

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I love it it's great I am not very good at real donair I have tried a couple of recipes and have not been happy with it . But this dinner looks like it can be done

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Oh, goodness!!! I would certainly love a bite!!! Love to you all!!! ❤

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These look so good... thank you🥰

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Awesome! I am always scared of working with yeast but i think it is time to give it a try. And the "cheat" doner is a must try as well. Thank you!

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This is perfect timing, thank you Refika and Burak. I bought good naan yesterday but it is very expensive. I must start making pita!

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Thanks for this. I love that you do it on a hob, rather than heating up an oven.

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Oh my Lord!!! This look so good, i try this asap!!!

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Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge can't wait to make this ❤️🇿🇦👍

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Absolutely loved this video with the two of your together . You make me happy just watching and I am definitely going to make this !!!!

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That looks delicious ❤️

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Thank you so much 😊 Imade them today and they turned out great 😊

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Brilliant as always🥰

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Oh I just love Burek... Running off to make some pita bread with mushrooms and spinach filling for me... Love you guys.... From India!!!... That meat...... Drowned in my own saliva.....

[@anju4566]

Thank for this pita bread recipe. This will also go very well with our amritsari chole (chickpea curry) 😉

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Its amazing how it looks. Really mouthwatering! Tks for your work.

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I'm making this for our dinner tonight 😋 thank you always for amazing recipes refika and team 🥰

[@alladzyuba5725]

I found it ! Thank you ! Cannot wait to make it ! Looks so thin and delicious ! The recipe is great ! My family lovers shawarma so much !

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Love the informal way you show your recipes...

[@yomyomcam]

That's the beginner's döner, perfect for amateurs and foreign cooks, I will try it at home!

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[@buffycentric]

I love how you explain everything when you cook. I tried to make pita bread before and because of your instructions I know what I did wrong last time. Also I will try this “fake” doner recipe tot.

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burak is amazing. great chemistry with the hosts on this channel

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Awesome. The pita bread recipe works great!

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Yuuummmmm!!! Looks so delicious!

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Mmmmm...looks so delicious!!!😋😋😋 I just got to try to make this. Thanks for sharing!

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A clear and easy recipe cooked by a happy and attractive couple! Thank you and be well.

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My god that looks delicious! as always your videos make me want to cook!

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I can’t tell you how much I love all of you ! I can’t wait to try the pita and donar !!!!!! Big kisses to you !

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😋 yum I must make this!!!! 😍😋 Thank you

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I’m going to make this. It’s looks yummy.!

[@sharakirkby2744]

God bless you both. Looks absolutely delicious! Great bread yummy💖 love from Canada

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Perfect for a summer like weekend. bon appetit 🥰

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Thank you for sharing. I will definitely make this. My mouth is watering 😋😋💕

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Love love Doner !!! Yours looks delicimo ! Thank you ❤️❤️

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Love your channel. Hello from Canada

[@basiliatayao9169]

Really love the recipe I'll try this thanks for sharing your recipe.

[@bycassanas]

Really good! Just made it

[@hellohangfire]

I have made the original doner dish from you and I love it! Now I can make the cheat recipe too! Thank you! I need to make the pita. I’ve made naan and haven’t tackled pita yet.

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Mouth watering, u re great, tks to both of u, God bless

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Love you guys!

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Yum...fun and food together

[@thebandplayedon..6145]

Beautiful 😍 Can't wait to try the pita Lovely to see you all too, Cheers! ....and, Yes, let's Hope it's *always* the Onions.... ✌ ❤ 🇨🇦

[@nadiael-rayess8341]

You made me hungry.. it smells gorgeous Thanks ...

[@racheljavellana2111]

Ive missed watching you cook Refika. Thanks for the great video👍

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Looks great thanks

[@davidgharrod8174]

I made this on Saturday to try it, on Sunday because my son came over to visit and Monday because my wife asked me to make more. I made a double recipe of pita bread and my son took some home with him. I put arabic "7 spices" on it on Sunday (with some tarragon and oregano) and used falafel spice today. My son wanted tzatzki sauce so I made some of that too. Very nice recipe! Thank you! I'm still experimenting with the PIta bread - some have pockets, some don't. I do them all in a cast iron skillet. The oven takes away some of the softness and browns them too evenly - no spots.

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Wow superb recipes my mouth watering ...Thank U so much darling 🙏

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Yummmm... Thanks for the fun demonstration video. If you guys ever come to Chicago, we will have to hang out!

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Will try the pita tomorrow merci guys

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Another lovely video!

[@VeretenoVids]

I love pita! I just made some pita with my sourdough. I'm going to have to try to adapt this recipe for sourdough instead of packaged yeast. Yum!

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I missed you guys. Burak is always hilarious. You just want to knead him until he is smooth and elastic LOL.

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Gonna sure try this out

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Yum Refika. I might try it you make it look so easy!

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Looks amazing!

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How I love your channel!

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You guys are absolutely adorable, lots of love.

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All your videos make me wish to visit Istanbul! Thanks!

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Love it 🤩

[@violetmichael1597]

I loved it my dear. You made it so simple. Will try it tomorrow. Stay blessed always ❤️

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Another great recipe Refika