Quick Description
Soft, fluffy homemade pita bread that puffs beautifully to create perfect pockets. Made with simple pantry ingredients, this recipe gives you bakery-style pita that’s warm, tender, and ideal for wraps, dips, or stuffing.
Servings & Timing
Servings: 8 pitas
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Rise Time: 1–1½ hours
Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
Total Time: ~1 hour 40 minutes
Ingredients List
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients
In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, and instant yeast. - Add wet ingredients
Add warm water and olive oil. Mix until a soft dough forms. - Knead the dough
Knead on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic (or 5–6 minutes using a mixer). - First rise
Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1–1½ hours, until doubled in size. - Divide and rest
Punch down dough and divide into 8 equal balls. Cover and let rest 10 minutes to relax the gluten. - Roll out
Roll each ball into a circle about ¼-inch thick. - Cook the pita
Heat a heavy skillet or oven (475°F / 245°C).- Skillet: Cook 1–2 minutes per side until puffed and lightly golden.
- Oven: Bake on a hot baking stone or tray for 4–5 minutes until fully puffed.
- Cool slightly and store
Wrap warm pitas in a clean towel to keep soft.
Additional Notes
- High heat is essential for puffing.
- Do not over-roll; thickness helps pockets form.
- Cover cooked pitas immediately to prevent drying.
