Pita Bread Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Method
Preparing the Dough
- 1
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, sugar, and instant yeast until evenly mixed.
- 2
- 3
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until the dough begins to form.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Add more flour if the dough is too sticky.
- 5
First Rise
Place the kneaded dough into a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
Shaping and Baking
- 6
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a baking stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
- 7
Divide the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and shape each portion into a ball.
- 8
Roll Out the Dough
On a lightly floured surface, use a rolling pin to roll each ball into a flat circle about 1/4 inch thick.
- 9
Bake the Pita Bread
Carefully place the rolled-out dough onto the hot baking stone or a baking sheet. Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the pita puff up and are lightly golden.
- 10
Cool the Pita
Remove the pita bread from the oven and cover them with a clean cloth to keep warm as they cool slightly.
