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Pita Bread Recipe

Easy homemade pita bread recipe.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Servings: 8 pitas
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. 2. Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. 3. Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. 4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. 5. Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). Place a baking sheet in the oven to heat.
  6. 6. Divide the dough into 8 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and then flatten into a ¼-inch thick circle.
  7. 7. Place the dough circles on the hot baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes until puffed and lightly browned.
  8. 8. Remove from the oven and cover with a clean towel to keep them soft.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 200mg | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Bread, Pita
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