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Healthy Pita Bread Recipe with Whole Grain Swaps

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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 -8 pitas
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1-1.5 hours until doubled.
  5. Punch down, divide into 6-8 balls, and roll each into 1/4-inch thick discs.
  6. Heat a skillet over medium-high and cook each pita 1-2 minutes per side until puffed and golden.
  7. 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.