Pita Bread
A simple and quick recipe for making soft, pillowy homemade pita bread that puffs up beautifully, perfect for stuffing or dipping.
Ingredients
For the dough
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup warm water Warm, not hot, like bath water
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
Instructions
Preparation
- Mix instant yeast, sugar, and warm water in a bowl. Wait for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add all-purpose flour and salt to the mixture, and combine using a spoon or your hand.
- Incorporate the olive oil, then knead in a floured area for about 8 minutes until the dough feels smooth.
- Cover the dough and let it rise for about 1 hour until it doubles in size.
Cooking
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). Place a baking sheet upside down or a pizza stone inside to heat up.
- Punch down the risen dough gently and divide it into 6-8 balls.
- Roll each ball into a disc about a quarter inch thick.
- Place the rolled discs on the hot baking sheet or pizza stone and bake for 2-3 minutes until puffed up.
- Remove from the oven as soon as they puff up, do not overbake.
Notes
Pita bread can be used for stuffing, as pizza crusts, dipping into hummus, or as crispy pita chips. Store pita in a bread bag or towel to keep fresh.