Description
Soft, warm, and beautifully puffed, this Homemade Pita Bread recipe is your go-to for a delicious, fresh-baked flatbread that’s better than store-bought. Perfect for wraps, dipping in hummus or tzatziki, or turning into crunchy pita chips, it’s a simple, quick bread made with pantry ingredients. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast idea, easy dinner bread, or a healthy snack, this easy recipe will have you coming back for more!
Ingredients
1 ½ cups warm water
2 teaspoons sugar
2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
1. In a bowl, combine warm water (about 110°F), sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. In a large mixing bowl, mix the flour and salt. Add the 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. Transfer to an oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
5. Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then flatten into a 6–7 inch round.
6. Cover and let the shaped dough rest for 15–20 minutes before cooking.
7. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each pita for 1–2 minutes per side until puffed and golden spots appear.
8. Transfer cooked pitas to a clean towel to keep warm and soft. Serve fresh.
Notes
Let the dough rest after rolling to encourage the perfect puff.
Make sure your skillet is hot before cooking each pita.
If the pita doesn’t puff, it’s still soft and delicious for wraps or dips.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: homemade pita, flatbread, easy dinner bread, healthy snack, quick breakfast