🍞 Pita Bread – Soft, Puffy & Perfect Every Time
Make bakery-style pita bread at home with simple ingredients! Soft, fluffy, and perfect for sandwiches or dipping 🫓✨
This homemade pita bread puffs beautifully, creating that classic pocket inside. No special skills needed!
📝 Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Activate yeast
Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Make the dough
Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix and knead until soft and smooth (about 8 minutes).
3. Let it rise
Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
4. Shape
Divide into balls and roll into circles (about 15 cm).
5. Bake
Preheat oven to 220°C. Bake for 5–7 minutes until puffed.
6. Cool & serve
Cover with a towel to keep soft. Serve warm.
🔥 Tips for Perfect Pita
- High heat is key for puffing 🔥
- Don’t over-roll the dough
- Bake on a hot tray or stone
- Keep covered after baking to stay soft
⏱️ Time & Servings
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Rise time: 1 hour
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Servings: 6–8 pita breads
📊 Nutrition (approx per pita)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Carbs: 35g
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 2g
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