Pita Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water (not hotter than 110°F), sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt until well combined.
Dough Formation
- 3
Mix Ingredients
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
- 4
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Rising
- 5
First Rise
Place the kneaded dough in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-1.5 hours or until it has doubled in size.
Shaping and Baking
- 6
Shape Pitas
Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then flatten each ball into a disk about 1/4 inch thick.
- 7
Second Rise
Cover the disks with a clean towel and let them rest for about 30 minutes.
- 8
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) with a baking stone or an upside-down baking sheet inside.
- 9
Bake Pitas
Carefully place the disks on the hot baking stone or sheet and bake for about 5-7 minutes until they puff up and are lightly browned.
- 10
Cool Down
Remove the pitas from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack. Store them in a sealed container or plastic bag to keep them soft.