Description
This homemade pita bread recipe yields soft and fluffy rounds that are perfect for dipping, stuffing, or enjoying on their own.
Ingredients
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Main Dough:
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Activate yeast: Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl. Let sit until puffed up.
- Rise: Mix in olive oil, salt, and flour. Knead and let rise for 1 hour.
- Divide dough: Shape into balls and rest for 10 minutes. Roll out into circles.
- Cooking in oven: Preheat oven and cook rolled-out dough until puffed.
- Cooking on stove: Cook rolled-out dough on a hot skillet until puffed.
Notes
- Texture may vary based on cooking method.
- Best served warm and fresh.
- Can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita round
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg