Homemade Pita Bread Recipe

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Did you know that pita bread is probably the easiest bread recipe to master? Well, maybe next to Lavash Bread. I will hold your hand every step of the way!

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This recipe ensures that the pita bread will puff up every single time!

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Here's what you need to make amazing homemade pita bread...

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yeast warm water honey flour salt olive oil

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in honey and set aside for five minutes, or until the water is frothy.

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Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and add the yeast and water mixture, along with one tablespoon of olive oil.

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Stir with a wooden spoon until mixed. Knead by hand, or use a mixer. Mix until the dough is elastic and smooth, approximately five minutes.

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Add dough to a bowl, coated with oil. Roll the dough to coat evenly with the oil. Cover and allow to rest in a warm spot for two hours.

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Divide the dough into eight equal portions. Cover and allow to rest for 15 minutes.

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Place cast-iron skillet on the bottom rack of the oven. Preheat the oven to 500°F.

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Lightly flour work surface. Roll out one portion of dough at a time into an 8” circle.

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Using a spatula, transfer the dough onto a cast-iron skillet. Bake for 3 minutes.

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After 3 minutes, turn pita bread over and cook for an additional minute.

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Place pita bread inside a paper bag. Do the same with the remaining pitas. The pita bread will stay soft if cooled in the paper bag.

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Another option is to wrap the warm pita bread in a clean dishtowel.

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Place cooled pita bread in a ziplock bag. Heat in a toaster, over a flame, or in a pan before serving.

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Use pita bread to make a Sabich Sandwich.

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Or serve with Chicken Shawarma (recipe)

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Use pita bread as a base for Fig and Goat Cheese Gourmet Pizza

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Or serve with some homemade authentic Hummus

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Dig in!!!

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