Homemade Pita Bread

Name: Homemade Pita Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoons active dry yeast; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup warm water

This homemade pita bread is soft, fluffy and delicious. It's so much better than store-bought!

cuisine: Middle Eastern serves: 8 (Bread)

PREP: 15 minutes COOK: 7 minutes TOTAL: 22 minutes

INGREDIENTS

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup warm water

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add the olive oil and warm water. Stir until a dough forms. Knead the dough for 5 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.
Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and flatten it into a disc. Place the discs on a lightly floured surface and cover them with a damp cloth.
Preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C). Place the discs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 7 minutes, or until they are golden brown and puffed up.

NUTRITION FACTS (per serving)

Calories: 206kcal Carbohydrates: 38.5g Protein: 4.8g Fat: 3.6g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 143mg Fiber: 1.9g Sugar: 0.9g

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