Pita Bread
Pita bread is a delightful and versatile flatbread that transforms any meal into a culinary experience. With its soft, pillowy texture and warm aroma, freshly baked pita is perfect for dipping in hummus or stuffing with your favorite fillings. This easy homemade recipe requires minimal ingredients and is sure to impress family and friends alike. Get ready to elevate your meals with this simple yet delicious pita bread!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 6 pitas 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water (110°F)
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a bowl, mix warm water and sugar, sprinkle in the yeast, and let sit until foamy (5-10 minutes).
- Mix dough: In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt, create a well, add yeast mixture and olive oil. Combine until a rough dough forms.
- Knead: Transfer to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth.
- Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled (about 1 hour).
- Shape pitas: Punch down dough, divide into equal portions, roll into balls, then flatten each into discs (¼ inch thick).
- Bake: Preheat oven to 500°F with an upside-down baking sheet inside. Bake each disc for 5-7 minutes or until puffed and lightly golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pitа (60g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg