Description
A quick and easy recipe for making fluffy homemade pita bread that elevates any meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoon) active dry yeast
- ¾ cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water, and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt, then add the yeast mixture and olive oil.
- Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rest for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C) or heat a heavy skillet over high heat.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 6 equal portions, shaping each portion into a ball.
- Roll each ball into a flat circle about ¼ inch thick.
- Bake the pita bread for about 5-7 minutes or until puffed and lightly browned.
- Remove from the oven, and cover with a clean towel to keep warm.
Notes
For best results, ensure your oven is hot enough. You can use a baking tray or a heavy skillet if you don’t have a pizza stone.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pita bread, homemade bread, Mediterranean recipes, easy bread recipe, flatbread