Homemade Pita Bread
Pita bread is a delightful addition to any meal, serving as the perfect vessel for dips or fillings. This homemade pita bread recipe yields fluffy pockets that are soft and warm, ready to be stuffed with your favorite ingredients. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you’ll impress friends and family at your next gathering. Get ready to elevate your culinary skills with this versatile bread that’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water (about 110°F)
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, blend flour and salt. Make a well in the center; add yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled in size (approximately 1 hour).
- Punch down the risen dough, divide into eight equal pieces, shape them into balls, then flatten each into discs about 1/4 inch thick.
- Preheat oven to 475°F with a baking stone inside. Bake pitas for 5-7 minutes until they puff up.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg