We adore this Homemade Pita Bread recipe in my house – soft and pillowy, I serve them with so many different varieties of food. I love to make them to accompany hummus and falafels. I often send the kids to school with pita sandwiches and I have even been known to use them in place of burger buns!
While it isn’t difficult to make these pitas, it is quite time-consuming. Make dough from flour, water, honey, yeast, salt and a drizzle of olive oil. Once the dough has doubled in size, you are ready to shape and cook the pitas one at a time. The secret to this recipe is a HOT oven – 500 ºF!
To make Homemade Pita Bread, you will need the following ingredients:
Mix 2 cups of all-purpose flour with ½ a cup of whole wheat flour in a large bowl. Set to one side.
Add 1 cup of lukewarm water in the bowl of a stand mixer. Attach the paddle attachment and stir in 1 tablespoon of honey. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of dry yeast over the top. Stir well until fully combined.
Combine ½ a cup of the flour mixture with the yeast mixture. Mix on low speed until the flour is fully incorporated (don’t worry if the mixture is a little chunky). Leave to stand at room temperature for 15 minutes until it starts to bubble.
Add the remaining flour, 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix well using the paddle attachment until mixture resembles a rough dough.
Remove the paddle attachment and replace it with the dough hook. Knead the dough for 5 to 7 minutes on low speed until the dough is smooth and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
Transfer the dough to a generously floured surface. Add 2-4 tablespoons of flour and knead by hand until the dough comes together to form a smooth, yet slightly tacky, ball.
Add a drizzle of olive oil to a clean bowl. Transfer the dough to the bowl. Lightly cover with a clean tea towel. Leave the bowl in a warm location for 1-2 hours until it doubles in size.
Place the oven rack in the bottom ⅓ of your oven. Preheat the oven to 500 ºF. Place a pizza stone on the rack to preheat.
Transfer dough out onto a surface dusted lightly with flour and shape into a large log. Cut the log into 8 equal portions. Shape each one into a ball, then arrange on a lightly floured baking sheet. Cover the dough balls with a slightly damp tea towel and a layer of plastic wrap.
Lightly sprinkle one of the dough balls with flour. Roll the dough into a thin circle, about ¼ inch thick. Transfer the dough to the hot pizza stone and bake in the oven for 2 to 3 minutes. When cooked, the pita will bubble and puff and the underneath will be light golden brown. Using tongs, flip the pita and bake for 1-2 more minutes. If you prefer your pita bread crispy, bake for a bit longer.
Once cooked, remove the pita from the oven. Transfer the pita to a plate and cover with a clean towel. Leave to rest for a few minutes, before transferring to a zip-top freezer bag which keeps the pita warm and soft while you bake the rest.
Repeat with the remaining dough.
Serve warm with hummus and falafel.
These Homemade Pita Bread are a perfect accompaniment for Middle Eastern dishes. Try making these pitas soon and don’t forget to come back to leave a review with your thoughts.
Simply the best!
So easy! My fam and I love makin' these pitas for lunch. Soft and fluffy, they pair perf with all things. Who knew bread could be this fun? Totally whip it up for a weekend treat!
Delicious Pita Bread!
Superb pita love!
Just fantastic bread. I made these pitas for a family gathering and they were a hit with everyone. I remember when my wife and I tried it for the first time, we just couldn’t believe how soft they turned out. Perfect with dips.
Simply the best!
Great. These pitas turned out so soft and fluffy. I made them for a family movie night, and everyone loved them with the hummus. I’ll definitely be making them more often now.
Absolutely delicious bread!
These pitas are just awesome! We love them with everything, super yum.
Superb! These pitas turned out soft and fluffy. My kids loved them in their lunch today with hummus.
Superb! I made these pitas for a family gathering and they were a hit! The texture is just perfect, and they paired beautifully with my homemade hummus. It’s now a must-have in my kitchen. Can’t wait to make more!
Simply the best
Exceptional!
I love this pita bread recipe. It's so easy and reminds me of making bread with my grandma. They come out soft and taste great with hummus. A new favorite in my home!
Fantastic!
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