Easy Homemade Pita Bread Recipe
Learn how to make delicious homemade pita bread with this easy recipe. Soft and slightly chewy, these pitas are perfect for stuffing with your favorite fillings or enjoying on their own.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours
- Yield: 8 pitas 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Pita Bread:
- 1 cup (8 oz.) lukewarm warm water (about 105–110°F)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 package) active dry active yeast
- ~3 cups all-purpose flour (or enough to form a soft and slightly sticky dough)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 3/4 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- Making the Dough: Add warm water, sugar, and yeast to a stand mixer bowl with 1 cup of flour. Let it sit for 15 minutes until bubbly.
- Adding Ingredients: Mix in olive oil, salt, and 1 1/2 cups of flour. Knead until soft, adding more flour if needed.
- Kneading the Dough: Knead on low for 5 to 6 minutes, then form the dough into a ball and let it rise for 2 hours.
- Shaping the Pitas: Divide the dough, form balls, and let rest for 30 minutes. Roll out into flat pitas and let rest again.
- Cooking the Pitasa: Cook the pitas in a skillet until they puff up and brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the water temperature is accurate for activating the yeast.
- Allowing the dough to rest at various stages helps develop flavor and texture.
- Adjust cooking time based on your skillet and desired level of browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: homemade pita bread, easy pita bread recipe, Mediterranean bread recipe
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