Pitta Bread
Homemade pitta bread is far superior to the store-bought variety and is surprisingly simple to make. They're perfect for stuffing with your favorite fillings.
Ingredients - Serves 8
- Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
- Salt - 1 teaspoon
- All-purpose flour - 2 1/2 cups
- Active dry yeast - 1 packet
- Warm water - 1 cup
Let's Get Started
- In a large bowl, combine the warm water and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until the yeast is dissolved.
- Add the flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until the dough has doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) and place a baking stone or inverted baking sheet on the middle rack to heat.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then flatten with a rolling pin into a circle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Place the dough circles on the preheated baking stone or sheet and bake for about 2-3 minutes, or until the pitta breads puff up.
- Remove the pitta breads from the oven and let cool. The breads will deflate as they cool, creating a pocket perfect for stuffing.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Bread
- Prep Time: 90 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Calories: 165
- Fat: 1g
- Carbs: 34g
- Protein: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Sugar: 0g
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