# Pita Bread

This recipe shows how to make pita bread or khobz, a staple in many homes, that can even be eaten with spaghetti.

- Servings: 10 servings
- Total time: 75 min
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Category: Baked Goods
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1.5 cups warm water
- 1 tablespoon yeast
- 3.25 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil

## Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups of warm water and 1 tablespoon of yeast.
2. Let the mixture rest for 5-10 minutes.
3. Add 3 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon of salt to the bowl.
4. Mix until it clumps into a big ball.
5. Add 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.
6. Mix with hands for 5-7 minutes, adding a little flour at a time.
7. Place the dough in a separate bowl, add a little oil around it, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm area for about 1 hour.
8. Once doubled in size, turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
9. Cut the dough into 10 equal balls.
10. Roll each ball into a flat circle using your hands and a rolling pin.
11. Let the rolled-out dough rise for 10-15 minutes.
12. Heat a pan on medium-low heat and cook each pita bread for about a minute per side, using a spatula to press down on air pockets as needed.
13. Remove from the pan once golden brown and enjoy!

## Equipment

- large bowl
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- mixing spoon
- baking sheet
- rolling pin
- large pan
- spatula

## Source

- Original video: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSMykHjwR/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/78c28b7a-3752-40df-bd57-a504169852a0
- Extracted: 2025-02-26

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