Pita bread.

Say less. Here’s a simple, reliable homemade pita bread recipe — soft, puffy, and perfect for pockets 🫓

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Easy Homemade Pita Bread (Makes ~8)

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp sugar

• 2 tsp instant yeast

• 1 cup warm water (not hot)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Mix

   • In a bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, and yeast.

   • Add warm water and olive oil. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.

2. Knead

   • Knead 8–10 minutes (by hand or mixer) until smooth and elastic.

   • If sticky, add a little flour — dough should be soft, not dry.

3. Rise

   • Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1½ hours until doubled.

4. Divide

   • Punch down, divide into 8 equal pieces.

   • Roll each into a ball, rest 10 minutes (this helps puffing).

5. Roll Out

   • Roll each ball into a circle about ¼ inch thick.

6. Cook (choose one)

   Stovetop (best puff):

   • Heat a dry cast iron or heavy pan on high.

   • Cook 30–45 sec until bubbles form, flip, cook another 30–45 sec.

   • It should puff like a balloon 🎈

   Oven:

   • Heat oven to 475°F / 245°C with a baking sheet inside.

   • Bake 2–3 minutes per side.

7. Steam

   • Wrap cooked pitas in a clean towel for 5 minutes to keep soft.

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Tips for Perfect Pockets

• High heat = puffing magic

• Don’t over-flour when rolling

• Eat same day or store airtight

Want a whole wheat version, no-yeast flatbread, or meal ideas to stuff them?