Homemade Pita Bread is soft, fluffy, and easy to make. Perfect as a side dish or for making sandwiches.
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
- 1 package active dry yeast about 2 1/4 teaspoons
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/4 cups warm water about 110°F
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine yeast, warm water, and a pinch of sugar. Let sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir until the dough begins to come together.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Punch down dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then flatten and roll into circles about 1/4 inch thick.
- Place pitas onto a baking sheet and bake for about 5-7 minutes, or until puffed and lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and cover with a towel to keep them soft. Serve warm or allow to cool completely.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.9gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gCalcium: 1mgIron: 10mg