Homemade Pita Bread
Soft, fluffy, and warm pita bread made from scratch, perfect for dipping, stuffing, or enjoying with any meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup lukewarm water 105–110°F
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 3/4 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- Combine lukewarm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let stand for 15 minutes until bubbly.
- Add olive oil, salt, and 1 1/2 cups of flour. Mix on low speed with a dough hook until smooth.
- Knead the dough into a ball, cover, and let rise for 2 hours.
- Punch down the dough, divide into 8 pieces, and roll into balls. Let rest for 30 minutes.
- Roll each dough ball into a 1/4-inch thick round and rest for another 10-30 minutes.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and cook the pita until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours
Servings: 8 pitas
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours
Servings: 8 pitas