{"id":13445,"date":"2020-08-17T12:36:38","date_gmt":"2020-08-17T07:06:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tashasartisanfoods.com\/blog\/?p=13445"},"modified":"2024-10-28T16:30:31","modified_gmt":"2024-10-28T11:00:31","slug":"homemade-pita-bread","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tashasartisanfoods.com\/blog\/homemade-pita-bread\/","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Pita Bread Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This homemade pita bread<\/strong> recipe<\/strong> is easy and quick <\/em>and the best way to make soft, fluffy pita bread at home. The flatbread is golden, fresh, warm, and just so\u00a0delicious. The best part? Pita bread pockets are great for filling in your favorite sandwich ingredients!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Soft, pillowy, and golden, Homemade pita bread is truly better than any store-bought one. A staple part of the Middle East and Mediterranean cuisine, pita bread puffs up beautifully when baked. It's perfect for scooping up dips and stuffing with delicious fillings!<\/p>\n\n\n[feast_advanced_jump_to]\n\n\n

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Why You\u2019ll Love This Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Surprisingly easy and quick to make <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll love the thrill of seeing pita bread puff up!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The yeasty aroma that fills the kitchen is irresistible<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Low effort, fun, and gives you a meal that you can relish with any dip like roasted carrot hummus<\/a>, homemade labneh<\/a>, and fillings like crispy air-fryer falafel<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Recipe Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Flour:<\/strong> I used half all-purpose flour and half whole wheat flour. Why? Because I love the nutty notes, whole wheat gives to the pita bread recipe. However,  you can make the flatbread with 100% whole wheat or all-purpose flour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yeast:<\/strong> Use either dry active or instant yeast. Both work. Just make sure you bloom it in warm water (105\u00b0F or 40.5\u00b0C). Hot water will kill the yeast, and cold water will fail to activate it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Salt:<\/strong> Enhances and rounds off the delicious bread flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sugar:<\/strong> Sugar helps the yeast activate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oil:<\/strong> Helps make soft pita bread. I prefer the fruity taste of olive oil. You can substitute it with any neutral-tasting vegetable oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How To Make Homemade Pita Bread?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Step 1:<\/strong> Mix warm water, yeast, and sugar. Stir thoroughly and let it rest till the yeast activates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2:<\/strong> In the meantime, sift and combine the dry ingredients of the pita bread recipe: all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, and salt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3:<\/strong> When the yeast is frothy, pour it into the dry ingredients along with olive oil. As you mix, a shaggy mass will form.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 4:<\/strong> Knead the pita bread for about 8 to 10 minutes till you have a smooth but distinctly elastic dough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 5:<\/strong> Form a smooth ball, place it in a bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise. My pita bread recipe doubled in less than 60 minutes, as it\u2019s really warm here. It may take more time for you.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 6:<\/strong> Flour your prep area and then punch the dough gently to deflate. Cut it into equal portions and form them into balls. I had 9 dough balls.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 7:<\/strong> Transfer the balls into a floured tray, cover it, and set it aside for a few minutes. While you wait, preheat the oven to the maximum setting possible.\u00a0That's 250 \u00b0C (or 480 \u00b0F) in my oven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 8:<\/strong> Roll out the pita dough balls and place as many of them as you can on a Silpat or parchment-lined tray without overcrowding. (I could fit in 2 at a time.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 9:<\/strong> Bake for 4-5 minutes. Take them out when they puff up. You don\u2019t need to brown them. Bake them till the edges have a golden hue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final step:<\/strong> Serve and savor!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pro Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The trick to a soft and fluffy homemade pita bread is to roll it evenly. <\/em>Besides that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n