Description
Homemade pita bread that is soft and fluffy, perfect for sandwiches or dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water (110°F)
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast over it and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until combined into a shaggy dough.
- Knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough, divide into small balls, roll each into circles.
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). Place rolled pitas on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes until puffed.
Notes
- Make sure the water is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast.
- Allow the dough to rise in a warm, draft-free location.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg