Easy Pita Bread Recipe

1. Add flour, baking powder, and salt to the bowl of a stand mixer and mix until combined.
2. Add oil, egg, and milk. Mix on medium-low speed for 1-2 minutes, or until a ball of dough begins forms.
3. Lightly dust a cutting board with additional flour and place the ball of dough on the board.*
4. Cut the dough into 8 equally-sized pieces.
5. Roll each piece of dough into a ball.
6. Flatten the balls of dough using a rolling pin, or your hands, until they measure ~4 inches in diameter and ~¼ inch tall.

To Cook in a Skillet:

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add 2-3 pita bread doughs in a single layer, making sure they do not overlap.
3. Cook pita bread for 2-3 minutes on one side, or until you start to see bubbles form and the edges crack.
4. Flip the pita bread and cook for an additional 2 minutes on the other side. Repeat this process with the remaining dough.

To Bake in the Oven:

1. Lay a piece of parchment paper on a large baking sheet. Place baking sheet in the oven while it heats up. Preheat to 425℉.
2. When ready to bake, place pita bread in a single layer on the baking sheet and cook for 6-8 minutes. Flip the pita bread halfway through.
3. Serve pita bread with homemade tzatziki sauce, hummus, or Greek turkey meatballs and enjoy!