Pita Bread for Bread Machine

Create bakery-quality pita bread in the comfort of your home with this easy, foolproof "Pita Bread for Bread Machine" recipe! Designed to simplify the process, your bread machine handles the kneading and first rise, leaving you with soft, pliable dough ready to be transformed into fluffy, golden pita rounds. Featuring simple pantry staples like bread flour, olive oil, and active dry yeast, these pitas bake quickly at a high temperature, puffing up to form perfect pockets ideal for stuffing with your favorite fillings. Whether served warm with hummus or used to build hearty sandwiches, this versatile recipe ensures consistently delicious results. Ready in under two hours, including prep and baking time, it’s a must-try for homemade bread enthusiasts!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:75 mins

Cook Time:8 mins

Total Time:83 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Warm water
• 1.5 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 3 cups Bread flour
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast

Directions

Step 1

Add the warm water, olive oil, sugar, and salt to the bread machine pan.

Step 2

Sprinkle the bread flour over the liquid ingredients to form an even layer.

Step 3

Make a small well in the center of the flour and add the active dry yeast.

Step 4

Set the bread machine to the 'Dough' cycle and start it. This cycle typically takes about 1 to 1.5 hours, including kneading and the first rise.

Step 5

Once the dough cycle is complete, remove the dough from the machine and place it on a lightly floured surface.

Step 6

Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and shape each into a ball.

Step 7

Cover the dough balls with a clean kitchen towel and let them rest for about 20 minutes.

Step 8

Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) and place a baking stone or an inverted baking sheet in the oven to heat.

Step 9

Roll each dough ball into a thin circle, about 6 inches in diameter, using a rolling pin.

Step 10

Carefully place 2-3 pita rounds on the hot baking surface in the oven and bake for 4-5 minutes, until they puff up and are lightly golden.

Step 11

Remove the baked pita bread and set it on a clean kitchen towel. Cover them with another towel to keep them soft while you bake the remaining pitas.

Step 12

Serve warm or store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(653.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1592.1

Total Fat 26.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2372.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 291.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.5g	0%
Total Sugars 5.3g
Protein 47.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 58.5mg	0%
Iron 16.9mg	0%
Potassium 518.1mg	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: 15.1%

Protein: 11.9%

Carbs: 73.0%