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Homemade Pita Bread

An easy and delicious recipe for making pita bread from scratch.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
2 hours
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: easy pita bread recipe, homemade pita bread, pita bread, pita bread recipe
Servings: 5 servings
Author: Ashton Wheeler- The Haunted Foodie

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Bread Flour
  • 1 Cup Warm Water
  • 1/2 TBSP Yeast
  • 1/2 TBSP Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Olive Oil

Instructions

  • Add the warm water to a bowl along with the yeast, salt and sugar. Mix well and allow it to sit for about 5 minutes to give the yeast time to work its magic. It should look bubbly and beautiful.
  • Add the olive oil and flour and mix well.
  • Knead the dough for 5-10 minutes until the dough is sticky.
  • Add the dough to a bowl and cover with a dish towel.
  • Allow the dough to rise for about two hours or until doubled in size.
  • Divide the dough into 8 evenly sized pieces.
  • Roll each piece out to approximately a 6-inch circle.
  • Preheat a griddle to 350 degrees.
  • Cook the pita bread for 2-3 minutes per side until puffy and slightly brown.
  • Serve with your favorite dish or fill with your favorite toppings and enjoy.