# HOMEMADE PITA BREAD

This recipe makes soft, freezer-friendly pita bread using just 5 pantry staples, offering a superior flavor and texture compared to store-bought options.

- Servings: 8 servings
- Total time: 60 min
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Category: Baked Goods
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 cup warm water
- 2.25 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour

## Instructions

1. Mix water, yeast, sugar, salt, olive oil and 1 cup flour together.
2. Add remaining flour a little at a time until dough comes together but is slightly sticky.
3. Knead in bowl for 1 minute until smooth.
4. Place in greased bowl, cover and rest 40 minutes.
5. Divide into 8 equal pieces and roll each into a thin circle.
6. Cook on lightly greased hot skillet 2 min per side until lightly golden.
7. Keep warm in a clean kitchen towel while you cook the rest.
8. Freeze leftovers between parchment paper in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.

## Equipment

- mixing bowl
- greased bowl
- skillet
- clean kitchen towel
- parchment paper
- freezer bag

## Tips

- Freeze leftovers between parchment paper in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
- Keep cooked pitas warm in a clean kitchen towel while cooking the rest.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXc2N69jEvr/?igsh=MXQyaDl5YTZiN2R5dQ==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/cba577e8-806d-4e15-9f28-15e4f596a422
- Extracted: 2026-05-18

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