Description
Craving warm, pillowy flatbread straight from your kitchen? This Homemade Pita Bread recipe delivers soft, chewy pockets perfect for stuffing, dipping, or tearing and enjoying with your favorite dishes. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast idea, a simple side for dinner, or just an easy recipe to add to your weekly meal plan, this pita bread hits the mark. Made with pantry staples and cooked on the stovetop, it’s a foolproof way to bring bakery-style bread to your table without the need for an oven. If you’re into healthy snacks or Mediterranean-inspired food ideas, this one’s for you!
Ingredients
2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
¾ cup warm water (about 100°F or 38°C)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
Optional: melted butter or olive oil for brushing after cooking
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
2. Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Stir to form a dough, then knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
3. Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1–1.5 hours or until doubled.
4. Punch down the dough and divide into 6–8 equal balls.
5. Roll each ball into a 6-inch circle, about ¼ inch thick.
6. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
7. Cook each pita for 30 seconds on one side, flip, cook another minute, flip again to puff.
8. Transfer cooked pitas to a plate and cover with a towel to keep warm and soft.
Notes
Use warm—not hot—water to activate yeast properly.
Let dough rise fully for optimal puffing.
Don’t skip the hot pan; it’s the key to creating the pita pocket.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: homemade pita bread, easy recipe, flatbread, healthy snack, quick breakfast, dinner ideas