Pita on Call Half Recipe

Whip up a fresh batch of homemade pita bread with this easy and approachable 'Pita on Call Half Recipe,' perfect for smaller servings or quick meal prep! Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, olive oil, and active dry yeast, this recipe delivers soft, fluffy pita bread that’s ready in under an hour. The dough is lovingly kneaded by hand, then baked at high heat to create the signature puff and golden spots that make pita a mealtime favorite. Whether paired with hummus, stuffed with savory fillings, or served as a side to soups and salads, these warm, tender pitas are infinitely versatile. With just 45 minutes of prep time and 10 minutes in the oven, this half recipe is ideal for creating fresh bread on demand for light lunches or midweek dinners.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups Warm water
• 0.5 tablespoons Active dry yeast
• 0.5 teaspoons Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.25 cups Additional flour

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Mix well.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes, adding small amounts of the additional flour as needed to prevent sticking, until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Step 5

Lightly oil a clean bowl and place the dough inside, turning it to coat. Cover the bowl with a damp kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.

Step 6

After the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 4 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and cover them with a towel for 10 minutes to rest.

Step 7

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

Step 8

On a floured surface, roll out each dough ball into a 6-7 inch circle, about 1/4 inch thick. Be careful to keep the circles evenly thick for proper puffing.

Step 9

Carefully place the rolled-out dough onto the preheated baking stone or sheet and bake for 3-4 minutes. The pita should puff up and lightly brown. Flip and bake for an additional 1-2 minutes, if needed.

Step 10

Remove the pita from the oven and immediately cover with a clean kitchen towel to keep soft. Repeat with remaining dough.

Step 11

Serve warm or at room temperature with your choice of fillings, dips, or spreads.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(346.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	850.0

Total Fat 9.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 1.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1186.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 164.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.7g	0%
Total Sugars 2.6g
Protein 23.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 30.4mg	0%
Iron 9.0mg	0%
Potassium 320.3mg	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: 10.0%

Protein: 11.3%

Carbs: 78.7%