How to Make Homemade Pita Bread
Easy homemade recipe for pita bread (pocket bread). There is many different ways to make good pita bread. This recipe shows how to make pita bread in the oven.
How to Make Homemade Pita Bread
Ingredients
- 3½ cups 490g all-purpose flour
- 1½ tbsp active-dry yeast
- 1 +1/3 cups 320ml warm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- DIRECTIONS
- In a small bowl, mix yeast, sugar, and â…“ cup of warm water. Let sit for 5-10 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix flour with salt. Add olive oil, yeast mixture, and remaining water. Mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough for about 6-7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add more flour; if too dry, add a bit of water.
- Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, gently push the air out, and divide it into 10 equal pieces (about 3 oz/85g each). Roll each piece into a smooth ball, cover, and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) with the baking tray inside.
- Using a rolling pin, roll each ball into a 6-inch (15cm) circle. Set aside on a lightly floured countertop, cover with a towel, and let pitas rest for about 10-15 minutes.
- Bake the pitas for 4-5 minutes. Remove from the oven and cover immediately with a towel. Store in a closed bag.
thanks for the recipe, i will try it!
do you oil the baking tray before put the pita on?
No.