Description
Soft, fluffy homemade pita bread with perfect pockets and golden char. This easy pita bread recipe brings Mediterranean flavor to your kitchen with simple ingredients and step-by-step guidance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm water (100-110°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1-1.5 hours until doubled.
- Punch down, divide into 6-8 balls, and roll each into 1/4-inch thick discs.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high and cook each pita 1-2 minutes per side until puffed and golden.
- Wrap cooked pitas in a towel to keep warm and soft until ready to serve.
Notes
Store pitas in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in a toaster or skillet for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita (about 60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pita bread, homemade pita, easy pita bread recipe, flatbread, Greek bread