Pita Bread

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Make this easy homemade pita bread recipe! Just 6 ingredients & it cooks up flavorful & so pillowy-soft! Naturally dairy-free & vegan.

Prep Time30

Cook Time25

Resting Time:1 5

Total Time2

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Greek

Keyword: homemade pita bread, how to make pita bread, pita bread, pita bread recipe

Servings: flatbreads

Calories: 221kcal

Place the sugar in a large bowl and pour the warm water on top.
Sprinkle the yeast over the surface of the water and allow it to dissolve (approx. 5 minutes).
Stir in the flour, olive oil, and salt, until a dough forms into a ball and pulls cleanly away from the sides of the bowl (add more flour as needed).
Knead the dough until smooth and elastic (approx. 10 minutes).
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow the dough to rest in a warm place until doubled in volume (approx. 1 hour).
Place a dry skillet over medium heat.
Punch the dough down and divide it into 8 equal portions.
Pull off one portion (keeping the rest covered so they don't dry out), dust it with flour, and flatten/roll/pat it into a circle about 3/8-inch thick.
Place the dough circle directly on the hot skillet, and allow it to cook until the bottom is golden brown (approx. 2 minutes).
Flip the pita bread over and allow the other side to cook until golden brown (approx. 1 minute).
Repeat with the remaining dough.