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Homemade Pita Bread

Prep Time

25 min

Servings

8

Cook Time

5 min

BreadsMedium

Homemade Pita Bread

Puffy pita pockets that actually puff up. Warm from the oven is best.

1Ingredients

Adjust Servings
8
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp yeast
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

2Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix all ingredients; knead 8 minutes.

  2. 2

    Rise 1 hour.

  3. 3

    Divide into 8 balls.

  4. 4

    Roll into 6-inch rounds.

  5. 5

    Rest 15 minutes.

  6. 6

    Bake on hot baking stone at 500F for 3-4 minutes.

  7. 7

    They should puff up like balloons.

Baker's Tips

  • •Very high heat is the secret to the puff
  • •Don't roll too thin or they won't pocket