Homemade Pita Bread Recipe - 3 Easy Methods

By The Cooking Foodie · 120 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Sift the flour into a large bowl (or a stand mixer bowl). Add the yeast, sugar and salt and mix. Pour in the olive oil and water and mix until a rough dough forms.
2. Knead by hand on a floured surface for 10 minutes, or in a stand mixer with a dough hook, until smooth and elastic.
3. Put the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled.
4. Punch down the dough and divide into 8 equal pieces (about 100 g each). Shape each into a smooth ball, cover and rest for 10–15 minutes. Roll each ball on a floured surface into a circle about ½ cm (¼ inch) thick.
5. Regular oven: Preheat to 485°F (250°C) or the highest setting, with a baking tray upside down inside. When hot, lay 3–4 pitas on the tray, bake 3 minutes, flip and bake 1 more minute until puffed and lightly golden. Cover at once with a towel.
6. Skillet: Heat a cast-iron or heavy pan over medium-high until very hot. Cook one pita at a time for 1–2 minutes per side, until puffed with golden spots. Cover each one as it leaves the pan.
7. Pizza oven: Preheat to 600–700°F (315–370°C). Bake the rolled pitas directly on the oven surface for 30–60 seconds until puffed and golden, flip and cook a few seconds more, then cover immediately with a towel.

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