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Homemade pita bread
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Homemade pita bread

Soft, airy pita bread that puffs up nicely in the oven, forming a pocket for fillings. A straightforward, reliable recipe for a satisfying bread with a mild flavour and good structure.

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30 min total
8 servings
Easy

Ingredients

servings
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  • Dough

    • 1.3 lb Wheat flour
    • 0.9 oz Yeast
    • 1 tsp Sugar
    • 2 tsp Salt
    • 1½ cup Lukewarm water
    • 3 tbsp Olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Dissolve the yeast

    1. Dissolve yeast and sugar in the lukewarm water.
    3 min
  2. 2

    Bring the dough together

    1. Add flour, salt and olive oil.
    2. Knead until the dough is soft and smooth.
    7 min
  3. 3

    First rise

    1. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise for about 1 hour, until doubled in size.
    60 min
  4. 4

    Divide and roll out

    1. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces.
    2. Shape into balls and roll out into flat circles of about 16–18 cm.
    10 min
  5. 5

    Second rise

    1. Let the rolled-out breads rest, covered, for about 30 minutes.
    30 min
  6. 6

    Bake at high heat

    1. Preheat the oven to 250°C with a baking tray or baking stone inside.
    2. Bake 2–4 breads at a time for 5–7 minutes, until they puff up and take on a light colour.
    10 min
    250°C
  7. 7

    Keep them soft

    1. Place the baked pita breads in a clean tea towel while they cool.
    10 min

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Details

Nutrition

Calories

260kcal

Protein

8g

Fat

5g

Carbs

48g

Serving Size

110g

Dietary

Allergens

Gluten

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Fill with vegetables, meat or falafel and a creamy dressing.

Drink Pairings

  • • non-alcoholic: Coffee

Side Pairings

  • • Falafel and salad

Dessert Pairings

  • • Fresh fruit

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 2 days
  • • Temperature: 20°C
  • • Method: Store in a bag at room temperature

Tips

Preparation

  • • Freeze the breads and warm them straight from frozen.

Cooking

  • • High heat and a preheated tray are the key to getting the breads to puff up.

Serving

  • • Warm them briefly to make them extra soft and easy to fill.

Variations

Flavor

  • Mild

Health

  • Bread

Method

  • Oven-baked

Toppings

  • Sesame seeds

Author

C

Camilla

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Author

C

Camilla