Description
This Homemade Pita Bread recipe delivers warm, fluffy rounds with that signature puff and light chewiness. Perfect for dipping, stuffing, or serving alongside hearty dishes, this simple dough requires just a handful of pantry ingredients and a hot skillet. You’ll never go back to store-bought after tasting the freshness and softness of this homemade version.
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup warm water
2 teaspoons instant yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix into a shaggy dough.
3. Knead using a stand mixer for 5–6 minutes or by hand for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
4. Transfer dough to an oiled bowl. Cover and let rise for 1 to 1.5 hours or until doubled.
5. Punch down and divide dough into 8 pieces. Shape into balls and let rest 10–15 minutes.
6. Roll each ball into a 1/4-inch thick circle on a floured surface.
7. Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
8. Cook each pita for 1–2 minutes per side until puffed and golden with brown spots.
9. Serve warm or cool completely for storage.
Notes
For a lighter texture, make sure to roll the dough thin and even before cooking.
A very hot pan is essential—don’t skip the preheating step to ensure puff.
These freeze beautifully: store in zip bags with parchment between each round.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 293 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg