Carol's Easy Pita Bread

Discover the joy of homemade bread with Carol's Easy Pita Bread, a foolproof recipe that promises soft, pillowy pitas perfect for any occasion. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, and olive oil, this recipe combines minimal ingredients with straightforward techniques to deliver authentic, golden-brown pockets in just over an hour. With a quick stovetop cook in a hot skillet, these pitas puff up beautifully, creating the ideal vessel for scooping up hummus, wrapping around flavorful fillings, or enjoying fresh with a drizzle of olive oil. Whether you're an experienced baker or a first-timer, this recipe is your ticket to restaurant-quality pita bread made right in the comfort of your kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:90 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 packet Active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1.25 cups Warm water
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir briefly and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.

Step 3

Add the olive oil and the yeast mixture to the flour. Stir until the ingredients form a shaggy dough.

Step 4

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 5

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).

Step 6

Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and let them rest for 10 minutes.

Step 7

Preheat a skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat. While the skillet heats, roll out each ball of dough into a 6-inch circle on a lightly floured surface.

Step 8

Place one piece of dough onto the hot skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, until bubbles form on the surface and the bottom has light brown spots.

Step 9

Flip the pita and cook for another 1-2 minutes on the other side. Remove from the skillet and keep warm under a clean kitchen towel.

Step 10

Repeat with the remaining dough, stacking the cooked pita under the towel to stay soft and pliable.

Step 11

Serve warm or let cool completely and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Enjoy with your favorite dips or fillings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(691.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1474.2

Total Fat 17.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2370.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 281.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.2g	0%
Total Sugars 5.0g
Protein 39.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 51.1mg	0%
Iron 17.1mg	0%
Potassium 527.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 11.1%

Protein: 11.0%

Carbs: 77.9%