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Homemade Pita Bread: A Step-by-Step Guide


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  • Author: Howard Land
  • Total Time: 2 hours 11 minutes
  • Yield: Rise Time1 hour 20 minutes

Description

Master the Art of Homemade Pita Bread: A Foolproof Step-by-Step Guide to the Perfect Middle Eastern Flatbread


Ingredients

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1 and 1/2 cups warm water (around 110 degrees)

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1/4-ounce package active dry yeast

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons olive oil


Instructions

  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Mix until well combined.
  2. Add half a cup of flour to the bowl and mix until smooth. Let the mixture sit for 15 minutes.
  3. After 15 minutes, add salt, olive oil, and the remaining flour to the bowl. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough on low for 3 minutes until it comes together. Cover the dough with a towel and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  5. Preheat the oven to 475 degrees with a heavy sheet pan, pizza stone, or griddle plate on the lowest rack.
  6. Knead the dough for another 1-2 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Let the dough rest and rise for 1 hour until it doubles in size.
  7. Punch the dough down and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and sprinkle with flour. Invert the dough balls onto a floured surface.
  8. Place the dough balls on the preheated pan, stone, or plate and bake for 2-3 minutes until they puff up and turn golden brown.
  9. Remove the pitas from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.

Notes

Enjoy your homemade pita bread with your favorite fillings or as a base for a salad!

  • Prep Time: 35 minutes
  • Cook Time: 16 minutes
  • Category: bread
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8 pitas
  • Calories: 203 kcal
  • Sugar: 0.4g
  • Sodium: 293mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g