Homemade Pita Bread
Pita bread is the ultimate comfort food, delivering a warm, fluffy experience with every bite. This homemade pita bread recipe is incredibly easy to make and requires just a few simple ingredients. Perfect for pairing with dips like hummus or tzatziki, it elevates any meal or gathering. With its soft texture and golden-brown appearance, your family and friends will be clamoring for more. Get ready to embark on a delightful culinary adventure that brings the aroma of freshly baked bread into your kitchen!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes 8 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup warm water (110°F / 43°C)
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: Mix warm water and sugar in a bowl, sprinkle yeast on top, and let sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center, add olive oil and yeast mixture, then stir until combined.
- Knead: Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Shape Pitas: Punch down the dough, divide it into 8 equal pieces, roll into balls, then flatten each into circles about ¼ inch thick.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) with a baking stone or inverted baking sheet inside. Bake pitas for 3-4 minutes until puffed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg