Appetizer
Easy
Cheese Bread
30 min
Breads and pastries
Easy
Recipe of Pita bread
Vida Recetas Editorial
Pita bread is a flat, soft, and slightly leavened bread originating from the Eastern Mediterranean and very popular in Middle Eastern cuisine. Its most distinctive feature is its inner pocket, formed during high-temperature baking, making it perfect for stuffing with hummus, falafel, meats, or vegetables. Unlike other breads, pita has no crumb, making it a lighter and more versatile option.
This pita bread recipe is ideal for beginners, as it requires no complicated techniques or hard-to-find ingredients. With flour, yeast, oil, and a bit of patience, you can make fluffy, delicious bread at home. The dough is left to rise until doubled, then divided into balls, rolled out, and baked at high heat to achieve that characteristic puff.
You can enjoy pita bread fresh, warm with a drizzle of olive oil, or store it in a bag to keep for several days. It's also a great alternative to sandwich bread for healthy sandwiches or wraps. Go ahead and make it to surprise your family with irresistible homemade bread!
Prep
40 min
Cook
15 min
Servings
15
Calories
121 kcal
Ingredients
Directions
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1
Activate the yeast by mixing the milk with the flour, sugar and yeast. Let it ferment for 10 to 15 minutes.
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2
Make a volcano with the flour, smoking the center. Pour the oil and salt around the volcano; in the center add the activated yeast.
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3
Add water, little by little until you get a semi-pasty texture.
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4
Knead it and put it in a bowl covered with film in a warm place.
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5
Leave it until it doubles in size, this can go from one hour up, depending on the season and temperature.
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6
Stretch the dough to degas it and start forming small balls.
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7
Using a kitchen stick, crush and then cut the round dough. It should not be too thin.
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8
Place the rolls on a baking sheet and cover them with a kitchen towel and let them rise.
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9
Preheat the oven to 250º C for 10 minutes
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10
Bake at 200ºC for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown, heat up and down.
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Tip: Put the tummies in a bag, close it and let them cool down inside it. This way, when you take them out, you can open them very easily with the knife, since the bag helped to retain their moisture.
Frequently Asked Questions
How difficult is it to prepare Pita bread?
This recipe has a easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
How long does it take to prepare Pita bread?
The preparation time is 40 minutes and the cooking time is 15 minutes.
How many people does this recipe serve?
This recipe is designed for 15 servings.
Can I substitute some ingredients?
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
How should I store this preparation?
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
