Greek Pita

Nothing compares to a classic homemade souvlaki wrapped in the traditional Greek Pita!

In every part of the world, if there is one food that definitely comes to mind when we think about Greek cuisine, it is souvlaki! The Greek pita wrap Pita Elliniki is, therefore, the most famous pie of the Greek diet, as it wraps with its fluffy taste the favourite and most renowned food of the country!

For the record, this special pie wrap was invented during the Italian occupation, when Italian officials asked the Greek bakers to start baking the Italian galette, so that they could feed their soldiers with long-lasting baked goods.

It was then that the Greek bakers created this delicious pie, which was a success for the Italian soldiers and is still loved in Greece and abroad!

Today, Chryssi Zymi makes our favourite pie wrap with premium quality flour and pure ingredients, so everyone can enjoy it the way they like!

So let your imagination run wild and create your own homemade souvlaki, your own dipping breads, your own sandwiches, burritos or hot dogs and satisfy your cravings!

Street food becomes… a homemade creation with pure ingredients wrapped in the authentic Greek pita from Chryssi Zymi!

dictionary

Traditional local recipe

A recipe that reflects the cultural heritage of a place and has been shaped not only by the special geographic features of each region but also in accordance with the local agricultural and livestock production. This explains the multitude of recipes featuring minor yet significant variations, in which lies the uniqueness of each place.

Shortcrust pastry (Kourou)

Kourou dough is made with flour, butter, eggs and milk, and, when baked, it becomes biscuity and crumbly. It is used for pies, tarts and mini pies with a savoury or sweet filling.

Puff pastry

Puff pastry is a type of pastry sheet made with alternating layers of dough and butter, which separates into dozens of slim layers during baking. It is fluffy, with a buttery taste, and is found in a multitude of dishes, such as savoury pies and tarts, as well as millefeuilles, croissants, palmiers, etc.

tips

When using the Greek pita to wrap your meat - souvlaki, burgers- apply some oil and bake the pies on the surface you have grilled the meat on, in order for the pita to absorb the aromas of the cooked meat.

If you fry the Greek pita, frequently turn them over so that they do not burn.

Bake the pies until golden-brown, being careful not to overbake them which will result in loss of their elasticity.