Name: Homemade Pita Bread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 3/4 cup warm water; 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast; 1 tsp plus 1 tbsp sugar; 3 3/4 cups bread flour 469g, plus more for dusting; 1 1/2 tsp sea salt; 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil plus more for the bowl; 3/4 cup whole-milk Greek yogurt

Overview

Prep20 min

Cook25 min

Total45 min

Servings12

DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

3/4 cup warm water2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast1 tsp plus 1 tbsp sugar3 3/4 cups bread flour469g, plus more for dusting1 1/2 tsp sea salt3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oilplus more for the bowl3/4 cup whole-milk Greek yogurt

Equipment

Large bowl
Rolling pin
Baking sheets
Cooling rack

Method

Bloom the yeast

Mix warm water, yeast, and 1 teaspoon sugar.

Let it foam

Let sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.

Combine the dry ingredients

Combine flour, salt, and the remaining tablespoon sugar.

Add the wet ingredients

Add the yeast mixture, olive oil, and yogurt.

Knead

Knead for 7-10 minutes, until soft and slightly sticky.

First rise

Transfer to an oiled bowl, cover, and rise for about 2 hours, until doubled.

Preheat the oven

Preheat the oven to 500°F.

Divide the dough

Divide the dough into 12 balls.

Rest the balls

Cover and rest another 20 minutes.

Roll out

Roll each ball into a circle about 1/4-1/2 inch thick.

Arrange on sheets

Arrange on parchment-lined baking sheets.

Bake

Bake one sheet at a time, beginning to check after 5 minutes. They generally take about 8 minutes.

Cool

Transfer to a rack to cool.

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Tips

NoteKeep the dough balls covered while you're rolling the others so their surfaces don't dry out.

NoteAnd don't be disappointed if every pita doesn't inflate perfectly. The flat ones still taste exactly as good.

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Nutrition

AllergensGluten, Dairy

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Storage

Room temperature / FreezerIn a sealed bag up to 3 days; refresh in a hot oven for a minute, or freeze up to 2 months.

Frequently asked

Why didn't my pita puff?+

The oven needs to be fully hot and the dough rolled evenly. A few flat ones are normal and still taste great.

Can I make it vegan?+

The yogurt is what keeps it soft, but a thick plant yogurt works in a pinch.

Homemade Pita Bread

Overview

Ingredients

Equipment