{"product_id":"peinirli-pita-bread-around-40cm-4pcs","title":"Stamatis Peinirli Pita — The Handmade Athenian Base (~40cm, 4 pcs)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe pita that Athens souvlaki shops have used since 1975\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eStamatis Peinirli Pita\u003c\/strong\u003e is a handmade Greek bread from Athens — the oval, boat-shaped base used in peinirli (the Greek stuffed flatbread) and in the best souvlatzidika of the capital. Stamatis Pites has been producing these by hand since 1975, and the format has not changed: each piece is shaped and stretched entirely by hand, which is why no two pieces are identical. The result is a live, irregular bread with visible char marks and a texture that holds fillings without breaking down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt around 40 cm per piece, this is a full-size working base. The crust is \u003cem\u003ethin and charred\u003c\/em\u003e on the outside, with enough structure to carry weight — cheese, eggs, meat, or any combination. The interior stays \u003cem\u003esoft and slightly chewy\u003c\/em\u003e when heated correctly. The flavour is clean: wheat, salt, a faint yeast note. It stays out of the way of whatever you put on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to heat it correctly — the step most people miss\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeinirli pita does not need to thaw before cooking. This is not a convenience claim — it is a structural one. Rapid heat exposure from freezing preserves the bread's texture. Thawing first results in a softer, less defined crust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrill or griddle pan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 minutes per side from frozen, medium-high heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOven:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180–200°C for 7–8 minutes, directly on the rack, no foil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToaster:\u003c\/strong\u003e use the bagel setting; works well for lighter loading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarbecue:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 minutes per side over direct heat — the preferred method for the full char effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it works with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe peinirli shape was designed to contain. The raised edges hold fillings in place, which makes it genuinely different from a flat pita. It is not a souvlaki wrap — it is a base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic peinirli:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kasseri or feta with egg, 8 minutes in the oven at 200°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoaded Greek:\u003c\/strong\u003e grilled chicken, tzatziki, tomato, red onion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple table bread:\u003c\/strong\u003e warm from the grill, served alongside meze and dips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWith spreads:\u003c\/strong\u003e tirokafteri, labneh, or strained Greek yogurt — as it comes out of the oven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Very easy to use and cooks very quickly in the oven. You can season it however you like.\" — \u003cem\u003eAngelica V., 5\/5\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Delicious! Heated in the oven at 180 degrees for 7–8 minutes, it's excellent. I spread tirokafteri on top.\" — \u003cem\u003eLoredana M., 5\/5\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour pieces per pack. Each one is hand-shaped in Athens. Heat from frozen and serve immediately.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stamatis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53702954942787,"sku":"PENIR40","price":5.22,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0441\/7683\/4722\/files\/stamatis-peinirli-pita-the-handmade-athenian-base-40cm-4-pcs-8983516.jpg?v=1779885859","url":"https:\/\/www.greekflavours.com\/en-uk\/products\/peinirli-pita-bread-around-40cm-4pcs","provider":"Greek Flavours","version":"1.0","type":"link"}