Description
This Soft Puffy Homemade Pita Bread is tender, warm, and full of flavor—and you don’t even need a mixer to make it. Perfect for stuffing, dipping, or wrapping, these pitas are made with pantry staples and cook up in just minutes. Once you taste one fresh off the skillet, you’ll never buy store-bought again!
Ingredients
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- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (or 1 packet)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¾ cup warm water (about 110°F)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for kneading)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
- Make the Dough: Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead: Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead by hand for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let It Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Divide and Rest: Punch down dough and divide into 6–8 balls. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Roll and Cook: Roll each ball into a ¼-inch thick circle. Heat a skillet over medium-high and cook each pita for 1–2 minutes per side until puffed and golden.
- Serve: Stack cooked pitas in a clean kitchen towel to keep them soft. Enjoy warm.
Notes
Make sure the skillet is very hot before cooking to help pitas puff up. Don’t press down on them while cooking. Store extras in an airtight bag or freeze for later use.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg