Description

Homemade Pita Bread is soft, airy, and perfectly puffy with a delicious pocket inside. Made with simple ingredients like flour, yeast, and olive oil, this easy recipe yields fresh, flavorful pita bread in just a couple of hours. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or enjoying with dips like hummus and tzatziki.

Ingredients

2.5 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp dry active yeast

1 tsp salt

1 tbsp granulated sugar

1 tbsp olive oil

1 cup warm water

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Instructions

Activate the yeast: Mix half of the warm water with yeast and sugar. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until it becomes bubbly.
Make the dough: Combine the flour, salt, remaining water, and activated yeast mixture in a mixer. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Let it rise: Cover the dough with a towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, until it doubles in size.
Shape the dough: Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each into a ball, then flatten each ball into a disc about 1/4-inch thick.
Cook the pitas: Heat a skillet over high heat. Cook each pita for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until they puff up and turn golden brown.

Notes

Herb-infused: Add herbs like rosemary or thyme to the dough for added flavor.

Whole wheat: Substitute with whole wheat flour for a healthier version.

Storage: Store leftover pitas in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

Prep Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Bread, Snack
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern