Peppy's Pita Bread

Get ready to elevate your bread-baking game with Peppy's Pita Bread—a homemade delight that’s soft, pillowy, and packed with flavor! This easy-to-follow recipe combines classic pita bread techniques with a flavorful twist, thanks to the addition of garlic powder, smoked paprika, and a hint of black pepper. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, olive oil, and active dry yeast, these pita rounds puff up beautifully in a hot skillet, creating the signature pockets perfect for stuffing with your favorite fillings. With just 90 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes of cooking, you’ll have eight irresistible pita breads ready to serve warm alongside dips, wraps, or Mediterranean spreads. Whether you’re crafting a casual dinner or a show-stopping mezze platter, these aromatic and versatile pita breads are sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:90 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
• 1 cup Warm water
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and ground black pepper.

Step 3

Add the frothy yeast mixture and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.

Step 4

Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes, until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.

Step 5

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.

Step 6

Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball and then flatten into a disk about 1/4 inch thick.

Step 7

Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Cook each pita bread on the skillet for about 1-2 minutes on each side, or until puffed and slightly browned.

Step 8

Remove from heat and cover with a clean kitchen towel to keep them soft and warm.

Step 9

Serve warm or allow to cool completely. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(651.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1610.3

Total Fat 32.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3552.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 283.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.9g	0%
Total Sugars 5.1g
Protein 40.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 59.0mg	0%
Iron 17.6mg	0%
Potassium 574.9mg	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: 18.2%

Protein: 10.2%

Carbs: 71.6%