Easy Pita Bread Recipe
This Easy Pita Bread Recipe uses simple ingredients to create fresh, homemade pita bread that’s mildly sweet and perfectly fluffy!
Servings: 10 -12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup lukewarm water +⅓ cup additional if needed
- 1 heaping Tablespoon yeast
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
- 4 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, add 1 cup lukewarm water. Add the yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar, stirring until they are dissolved. Cover, and set aside for 15 minutes or until bubbles begin to form.1 cup lukewarm water +⅓ cup additional, 1 heaping Tablespoon yeast, 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
- Sift in the flour, baking powder, salt, and the remaining sugar. Then, using a dough hook attachment, knead the dough on a low speed. If needed, add more water 1 tablespoon at a time until the dough is well combined and soft. Note: If the dough becomes too runny, simply add 1 tablespoon flour at a time until the desired temperature is reached.4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon sea salt
- Lightly brush a mixing bowl with olive oil, and add the dough. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap followed by a towel. Set is aside in a cool, warm place for at least an hour or until the dough has doubled in size.2 teaspoons olive oil
- Punch the dough down, deflating it with fists. Then, transfer it to a floured work surface. Using two hands, divide the dough into 10-12 equal mounds. Roll them between two palms until they resemble round balls. Cover the dough with a towel, and let it rest for 20 minutes.
- Using a floured rolling pin, roll each dough ball into a circle roughly 8 inches round and a quarter-inch thick. Dust the dough with more flour as needed to prevent it from sticking.
- Preheat the oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit, and place the dough on a sheet pan. Bake for 2 minutes. Then, using tongs, carefully turn each pita over, and place the pan back in the oven for 1 minute or until the pita is puffy.
- Remove the pan from the oven, cover the baked pita bread with a clean towel, and repeat the process until all of the dough has been used.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Notes
To freeze baked pita, place it in a sealable bag with wax paper between each piece, and squeeze out all excess air. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 255mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 2mg