Skillet Pita Bread

Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1Start with 3 cups of all-purpose flour and add up to an additional 1/2 cup if the mixture is too sticky.
  2. 2Add warm water, salt, and yeast to the flour.
  3. 3Mix everything until well combined.
  4. 4Divide the dough into 8 sections.
  5. 5Roll out each section fairly thin, but not as thin as tortillas.
  6. 6Make sure your workspace and wherever the dough will rest are well floured.
  7. 7Let the rolled-out dough rest for 40-60 minutes to puff up a little.
  8. 8Cook on a hot skillet.
  9. 9Cook the first side for about a minute then flip.
  10. 10Let it puff up (this might take about a minute).
  11. 11Once puffed, flip again and keep flipping until fully cooked.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups All-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1.25 cups Warm water
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Yeast

Equipment

Skillet

Tips

  • Start with 3 cups of flour and add up to an additional 1/2 cup if the dough is too sticky.
  • Ensure your workspace and resting area for the dough are well floured to prevent sticking.
  • Let the divided dough rest for 40-60 minutes to puff up.
  • Cook the first side on a hot skillet for about a minute, then flip.
  • Keep flipping the pita bread until fully cooked after it puffs up.