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Carol's Easy Pita Bread Recipe

Whip up a batch of delicious, homemade pita bread in just under two hours! This easy recipe yields eight perfectly puffy pockets, ideal for sandwiches, snacks, or dipping. From mixing to baking, this recipe is quick, simple, and delivers incredibly flavorful results. Get ready to experience the joy of warm, homemade pita!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 99 mins
Calories 173.9 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 4.1 (20 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Carol's Easy Pita Bread

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
  • Quick Rising Yeast
  • Salt
  • Hot Water

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How to Make Carol's Easy Pita Bread

  1. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup warm water (105-115°F), 1 teaspoon sugar, 2 teaspoons active dry yeast, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Beat the mixture well for about 1 minute until smooth.
  3. Gradually add 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, mixing until a soft, sticky dough forms. Add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed, until the dough is no longer sticky but still soft.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Divide the dough into 8 equal-sized balls.
  6. Roll each ball into a 6-inch circle, about 1/4 inch thick.
  7. Place the pitas onto a very lightly greased baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal.
  8. Let rise in a warm place for 25-35 minutes, or until almost doubled in size.
  9. Bake at 450°F (232°C) for 4 minutes, then flip and bake for another 4 minutes, or until lightly browned and puffed up.
  10. Immediately wrap the warm pitas in a clean kitchen towel for 3-4 minutes to keep them soft.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

0g

Carbs

12g

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