Description
Learn how to make soft, fluffy homemade pita bread with perfect pockets every time. This authentic Mediterranean pita recipe walks you through yeast activation, kneading, shaping, and cooking like a pro.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm water (110°F)
- 2¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour (or blend with bread flour)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Optional: substitute ½ cup flour with whole wheat, or add herbs like oregano or thyme
Instructions
- Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let stand 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Whisk flour and salt together in a large bowl.
- Add yeast mixture and olive oil to dry ingredients; mix until shaggy dough forms.
- Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in oiled bowl, cover, and rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- Punch down dough, divide into 6–8 balls, and roll each into ¼-inch thick discs.
- Let shaped pitas rest for 5 minutes.
- Cook each pita in a dry skillet over medium-high heat, 1–2 minutes per side, until puffed and golden.
- Wrap cooked pitas in a clean towel to keep soft and warm.
Notes
Store pitas in airtight containers at room temperature for 2 days or freeze up to 3 months. Use a properly heated skillet for best puffing results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita (1 of 8)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pita bread, homemade pita, Mediterranean bread, flatbread, yeast bread