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Homemade Pita Bread

Making your own homemade pita bread is both easy and inexpensive. No need to pay the grocery store markup. Fresh is best anyway!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Rising Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12 pita breads
Calories: 259 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Bread
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon instant dry yeast or active dry yeast
  • 2 1/2 cups warm water
  • 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 6 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

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  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the yeast, water, sugar, and 3 cups of the flour to form a sponge. Let the sponge rest for 10 minutes. Mix in the salt and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
  2. Add the remaining 3 cups of flour a little at a time until the dough forms a nice ball. Knead on a medium speed for 5 minutes. It should get nice and smooth, shiny, and elastic.
  3. Use the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to oil a large bowl. Roll the dough in the oil, put it in the bowl, cover with a towel and let rise for 2 hours.
  4. Preheat an oven to 500 degrees with a baking stone (if you don't have one, just put a baking sheet in the middle).
  5. Divide the dough into 12  pieces. Roll into 8-inch rounds. Let the rounds rise for 20 min. Just before cooking, roll each piece out into an 8-inch circle. 
  6. Cook in batches 2 at a time on the baking stone. They should puff up and brown in 3-5 minutes.
  7. Remove from the oven and wrap them in a clean dish towel and put them in a plastic bag to keep them soft and pliable.

Nutrition Information

Calories 259kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 4g (6%) Sodium 294mg (12%) Potassium 70mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 2.9mg (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12pita breads

Amount Per Serving

Calories 259

% Daily Value*

Calories 259kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 4g 6%
Sodium 294mg 12%
Potassium 70mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 2.9mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.