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Easy Pita Bread Recipe

Hello my friends, this Easy Pita Bread recipe will not disappoint, I promise! Made with simple ingredients, our Easy Pita Bread is amazingly delicious, and addictive, everyone will be asking for more Easy Pita Bread.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 55 mins
Servings: 16 pieces
Calories: 100 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Bread
Cuisine: Lebanese

Ingredients

  • 2 cups warm water
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 package dry instant yeast

Instructions

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  1. In mixing bowl, combine water and sugar; sprinkle yeast and let stand for 10 minutes or until dissolved and creamy.
  2. Add all the ingredients into a mixing bowl and mix until a smooth dough is developed.
  3. Place dough in lightly greased bowl, turning to grease all over. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in bulk.
  4. Divide dough into 16 for large pitas or 32 pieces for small pitas.
  5. On lightly floured surface, roll each piece into 7" for large or 4" for small rounds.
  6. Cover and let rise for 20 minutes or until slightly risen.
  7. Meanwhile, heat ungreased baking sheet on lowest rack in 500 degree oven (240 C).
  8. Using floured metal spatula, quickly transfer 2 or 3 pita rounds to heated baking sheet; bake for 3 or 4 minutes or until puffed and light golden around edges.
  9. Repeat with remaining pita rounds. Let cool between damp cloth towels.
  10. Pitas will collapse and soften slightly, but pocket will remain.
  11. (Alternatively, if crisp pitas are desired, let cool on racks)
  12. Pitas can be stored in plastic bags in freezer for up to 1 month.
  13. Enjoy!