Easy Pita Bread Recipe for Perfect Homemade Results
This easy recipes favorite delivers soft, fluffy pita bread—ideal for dinner recipes, quick snacks, and meals.
Servings: 8 pitas
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water (110°F)
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 ½–3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add 2 ½ cups of flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8 minutes, adding more flour if needed until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then flatten into ¼-inch thick circles.
- Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each pita for 1–2 minutes per side until puffed and golden.
- Wrap warm pitas in a clean towel to keep soft. Serve fresh or store for later use.