# Homemade Pita with Garlic Butter

This recipe makes a moist and tender homemade pita with a perfect amount of chew, topped with garlic butter.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Total time: 75 min
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Category: Baked Goods
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 tsp Sugar
- 2 tsp Active Dry Yeast
- 0.66 cup Warm Milk
- 0.33 cup Warm Water
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- 2 Tbsp Salted Butter
- 1 Garlic Clove
- 1 Tbsp Chopped Fresh Parsley

## Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, yeast, warm milk, and warm water.
2. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy, then mix in the olive oil.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
4. Add the yeast mixture and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
5. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 4-5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
6. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 45 minutes or until doubled in size.
7. Transfer the dough to an oiled surface and divide it into 6 equal pieces.
8. Using your fingers, gently press and spread each piece into a 1/4-inch-thick circle on the oiled surface.
9. In a small bowl, combine the butter and garlic and microwave until melted (or melt them together in a pan), then stir in the chopped parsley.
10. Heat a lightly oiled medium skillet over medium heat.
11. Cook each pita for about 2 minutes per side, until puffed and golden.
12. Spread on the garlic butter.

## Equipment

- small bowl
- measuring cup
- spoon
- large bowl
- wooden spoon
- skillet
- tongs
- spatula
- brush

## Tips

- The milk and water should be warm to the touch but not hot, about 105-110°F. You can check with a meat thermometer.
- Enjoy immediately while fresh and hot.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRc2WhnkjFm/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
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- Extracted: 2025-11-25

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