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Easy Pita Bread Recipes

Easy Pita Bread Recipes

Soft, fluffy pitas that puff beautifully in a hot oven. Great for stuffing, dipping, or quick sandwiches.
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Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 27 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.25 cup warm water warm to the touch
  • 1.75 tsp instant or active dry yeast
  • 1.25 tsp granulated sugar honey works too
  • 3 cup all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 1.25 tsp fine salt
  • 1.5 tbsp olive oil plus a dab for the bowl
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour, for dusting for rolling

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Stir warm water with sugar and yeast; let foam 5–10 minutes.
  • Add flour, salt, and olive oil; mix into a shaggy dough.
  • Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, 8–10 minutes.
  • Grease bowl, add dough, cover, and let rise until doubled, 45–60 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 475°F with a baking stone or inverted sheet on middle rack.
  • Punch down, divide into 8 pieces, and roll each into a tight ball.
  • Cover and rest 10 minutes to relax the gluten.
  • Roll balls into 6-inch rounds, about 1/4-inch thick; dust with flour if sticky.
  • Bake 3–5 minutes until puffed and lightly golden; work in batches.
  • Transfer pitas to a towel-lined basket to stay warm and soft.

Notes

For a nutty flavor, swap 1/2 cup flour with whole wheat and add 1 extra tablespoon water. Brush warm pitas with garlic-herb olive oil for a quick flatbread. Store at room temperature in a sealed bag for 2 days or freeze up to 2 months; reheat in a hot skillet for 30–60 seconds.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Pita Bread Recipes flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.