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Two pieces of round, lightly browned homemade pita bread rest on a cloth with slices of cucumber, a tomato, and some green herbs in the background.
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Homemade Pita

You'll love how easy it is to make beautiful, fluffy Homemade Pita right at home! If you're not a confident bread maker, don't fret- this recipe
Prep Time45 minutes
Active Time20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: homemade pita
Yield: 6 large pitas
Calories: 303kcal
Author: Author: Maddy & JD - Them Bites

Materials

  • 3 tsp dry instant yeast
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 6 oz warm water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 cups bread flour

Instructions

  • In a mixer's bowl add the water, sugar, and yeast. Stir to combine. Set aside for 5 - 10 minutes until the yeast froths.
  • Add the flour and salt. Mix using a dough hook for 6 - 8 minutes until the dough is an elastic ball and slightly sticky.
  • Then, coat the dough with olive oil on all sides. Cover lightly with a clean towel and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes.
  • Take the dough out of the bowl and divide into 6 even balls. Let them rest for 15 minutes.
  • To form the pita, lightly dust a rolling pin and the pita with flour. Roll out to about 8 inches in diameter.
  • Heat a cast iron or non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add a little oil and place pita, one at a time, on the skillet. Cook for 3 minutes on each side. Push down on top with a lid or wooden spoon to get more color if desired.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 389mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg