Traditional Pita Bread Recipe
This authentic Greek pita bread recipe is so easy to make. Soft and chewy pitas that are great to make ahead and are so versatile to use.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast 1 packet
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 ½ Tbsp olive oil
- 3 Tbsp whole wheat flour
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine water, yeast, sugar and 1 cup all-purpose flour.
- Allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes, until it bubbles.
- Add salt, olive oil, whole wheat flour and remaining all-purpose flour.
- Knead the dough for 5 minutes, until smooth.
- Add to a bowl lightly greased with oil, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Divide into 8 parts and shape into balls, rest for another 15 minutes.
- Lightly dust a clean surface with flour. Take one ball and roll it out into a 7-inch disk with a rolling pin or gently with your hands.
- Grease a large skillet with olive oil and spread it evenly with a pastry brush. Heat the skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place a rolled-out disk onto the pan and cook for 1 minute. Gently flip to cook another side for 1 minute, until the pita starts bubbling. Flip again and cook for 30 more seconds. Remove once cooked onto a clean kitchen towel and cover to prevent pitas from drying out.
- Continue with remaining dough, greasing skillet as needed.
- Serve and enjoy, friends!