Description
Learn how to make delicious homemade pita bread with this easy-to-follow recipe. These soft and fluffy pitas are perfect for dipping, stuffing, or enjoying on their own!
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 2 1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy. Stir in 2 1/2 cups of flour, salt, and olive oil until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Knead by hand or with a mixer for 8–10 minutes, adding more flour as needed, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Rise the Dough: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Shape and Cook: Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then flatten into circles. Cook in a skillet or oven until puffed and golden.
- Serve: Cover warm pitas with a clean towel to keep them soft.
Notes
- For whole wheat pita, substitute 1 cup of the flour with whole wheat flour.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking or Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
