Description
Learn how to make delicious homemade pita bread with this simple recipe. These soft and fluffy pitas are perfect for sandwiches, dipping, or filling with your favorite ingredients.
Ingredients
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For the Pita Bread:
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 cup warm water (about 110°F)
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit until foamy. Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Knead on a floured surface or with a stand mixer until smooth.
- Rise the Dough: Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled.
- Shape and Cook: Divide dough, roll into balls, flatten into circles. Cook on stovetop or in the oven.
Notes
- To help the pitas puff, ensure a hot oven or pan and avoid over-flouring the dough.
- Pitas can be stored at room temperature for 2 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
