Description
Fluffy and soft homemade pita bread, perfect for stuffing with your favorite fillings or dipping in sauces and spreads.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups (300 g) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) warm water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil, and stir to form a dough.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 250 °C (480 °F) and place a baking stone or baking sheet inside.
- Divide dough into 8 equal balls. Roll each ball into a 6-inch (15 cm) circle, about 1/8 inch thick.
- Place 1–2 pitas at a time on the hot baking surface and bake for 3–5 minutes until puffed and lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and cover with a clean towel to keep soft.
- Repeat with remaining dough.
Notes
- Ensure the oven and baking surface are very hot for best puffing.
- Use whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor.
- Pitas can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg