Pita Bread
Homemade Pita Bread is soft, puffy, and with a slightly browned crust. They're simple yet utterly rewarding delights that bring a taste of the Mediterranean to your table! Serve them for delicious meals, appetizers, and snacks that everyone enjoys.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 4 cups bread flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Add the active dry yeast to the warm water and stir well. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, or until bubbles appear.
- 2
Combine the bread flour, salt, and olive oil in a large mixing bowl. Stir in the activated yeast mixture and water, and mix until all ingredients are combined into a rough dough.
- 3
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 5 to 10 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a bowl lightly greased with olive oil and let it rise until doubled in size, which should take approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- 4
Once the dough has risen, transfer it to a floured surface and divide it into eight equal pieces. Shape each piece into a round, then roll it out into an oval about 3-5 mm (1/10 - 1/4 inch) thick.
- 5
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 230°C (446°F) with a baking tray inside. Carefully remove the hot baking tray from the oven, dust it with flour, and place the pita bread directly onto it. Avoid crowding the tray; bake the bread in batches if necessary.
- 6
Return the baking tray to the oven and bake for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the pita bread is golden brown and puffed up. Enjoy the freshly baked pita bread.