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Fluffy Homemade Pita Bread

Whip up a batch of warm, fluffy pita bread that's perfect for dipping, filling, or simply enjoying on its own. This easy-to-follow recipe brings the delightful taste and texture of homemade pita bread straight to your table.
2
45 min
TOTAL TIME
148
CALORIES
$0.73
PER SERVING
Fluffy Homemade Pita Bread
Ingredients
6 INGREDIENTS
8 SERVINGS
Salt
1 1/2 tsp salt
Olive Oil
1 tbsp olive oil
All-purpose Flour
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Active Dry Yeast
2 tsp active dry yeast
Warm Water
1 cup warm water
Sugar
1 tsp sugar
Directions
11 STEPS
20 min
PREP TIME
25 min
COOK TIME
45 min
TOTAL TIME
1
In a small bowl, combine the active dry yeast and warm water, stirring gently. Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes, until dissolved and bubbly on the surface.
2
In a large mixing bowl, add the all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, olive oil, and the dissolved yeast mixture.
3
Mix the ingredients together until a soft and slightly sticky dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add up to ¼ cup more flour, one tablespoon at a time.
4
Shape the dough into a ball and place it in an oil-lined bowl. Rub a little olive oil over the dough with clean hands.
5
Cover the bowl with a tea towel and let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free place until it has doubled in size. This should take about 2 to 3 hours.
6
Once the dough has risen, gently knead it and transfer it to a flat surface. Cut the dough into 8 equal pieces.
7
Shape each piece into a ball, flatten them slightly with the palm of your hand, and place them on a baking sheet. Cover with a tea towel and let the dough balls rise again for 15 minutes.
8
On a lightly floured surface, roll each dough ball into a flat circle that is about 6 inches wide and ¼ inch thick using a rolling pin.
9
Heat a non-stick pan with a little olive oil over medium-low heat. Cook one pita bread at a time, cooking the first side for 1 to 2 minutes, rotating the pita every 30 seconds. The bread should puff up in places.
10
Flip the pita bread and cook the second side for another 1 to 2 minutes, rotating every 30 seconds. Brush the pan with more olive oil after cooking every two pita breads.
11
Place the cooked pita bread on a plate and cover them gently with a paper towel. If not eating immediately, let the pitas cool before storing them in a resealable bag. Reheat in a frying pan or microwave before enjoying.
Health Info
Macros
27g
CARBS
1g
FAT
3g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
LACTOSE FREE
VEGETARIAN
VEGAN
Contains these allergens
WHEAT
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Frequently Asked Questions
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