on Jun 12, 2023, Updated Jul 20, 2024
Why You’ll Love Honey and Feta Pita
The beauty of this Honey and Feta Pita recipe is that you can go super traditional and make everything from scratch, OR you can use a shortcut and use a store bought pizza dough, naan bread or pita. By cooking the dough on the 🔥 BBQ, you get beautiful char marks and that bubbly and puffy texture that we all love. You can also play around with the toppings. I love salty provolone and feta with a drizzle of sweet (or spicy!) 🍯 honey, but use whatever cheese you have and add any other toppings your family loves. My Honey and Feta Pita is a great make-ahead recipe, too: you can have your dough ready to go so all you need to do is spread, and BBQ when you’re ready to serve.
How to Prepare Honey and Feta Pita
💧 Start by adding the yeast, sugar, and warm water to a mixing bowl. Then give it a quick whisk and leave it to activate and foam up for 5 to 10 minutes. 🥣 Now, add the flour and salt to a large bowl or stand mixer and then stir together. (see stand mixer instructions in Common Questions below). Then pour in the activated yeast mixture and stir with a spatula or wooden spoon. 🤲 Pour the dough out onto the clean counter and knead it for 8 to 10 minutes. If the dough is sticky, add 1 tablespoon of flour at a time and knead until smooth. When you press down on it with a finger, the indent should bounce back up slowly. 🫒 Now, shape the dough into a ball and oil it up with olive oil. ♨️ Place it in a big bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let it rest in a warm, dry place away from drafts for about 2 hours, until tripled in size. ✊ Next, remove the plastic wrap and punch down the dough so it deflates. Place the dough on the counter and divide into four equal pieces. 🫓 Then roll each piece into a ball and roll or stretch out the pitas as thin as possible. Place each one onto a piece of parchment paper. 🧀 Now, prep your cheese, honey, and any other toppings you’re using so they’re ready to go. 🌡️ Brush one side of the pitas with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and preheat the barbecue to 450F (230C). If you don’t have a BBQ or grill, you can do this in a pan on the stove. 🔥 Place the pita onto the hot grill, oil side down, and peel off the parchment paper on top. ⏲️ Then close the lid of the BBQ and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until it puffs up. 🧀 Use tongs to flip the pita over and then add 4 provolone cheese slices and 1 tablespoon crumbled feta. 🔥 Close the lid and bake another 1 to 2 minutes, or until lightly charred and the cheese melts. 🍯 Finally, remove the pita from the heat and generously drizzle it with 1 tablespoon honey or hot honey. Serve these Honey and Feta Pitas warm and enjoy!
Variations and Substitutions for Honey and Feta Pita
Best Served With
This Honey and Feta Pita is amazing alongside a big 🥗 salad. Try my Green Goddess Salad, Greek Feta Salad, or my Simple Green Salad. Serve my Honey and Feta Pitas with a platter of grilled 🍆 vegetables like my Grilled Zucchini Recipe or Roasted Eggplant Recipe.
Common Questions
