Soft Homemade Pita Bread

Soft Homemade Pita Bread

 Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp instant yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 2 tbsp olive oil

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 Instructions

1. Activate yeast

• In a bowl, mix warm water + sugar + yeast
• Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy

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2. Make dough

• Add flour, salt, and olive oil
• Mix until a soft dough forms

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3. Knead

• Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic

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4. First rise

• Cover and let rise for 1 hour (until doubled)

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5. Shape

• Divide into 8–10 equal balls
• Roll each into small round discs (like in the image)

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6. Second rest

• Let them rest for 10–15 minutes

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7. Cook (2 options)

Oven Method:

• Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C)
• Bake on a hot tray for 5–7 minutes until puffed

🍳 Pan Method:

• Cook on hot pan for 2–3 minutes per side

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8. Serve

• Stack and cover with a cloth to keep soft
• Slice open to create pockets