Easy Pita Bread Recipe | Skillet Pita | Stovetop Pita

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour is more nutritious, while all-purpose flour is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while vegetable oil is usually cheaper.

Make the dough using 500g bread flour.

Add 3/4 tablespoon instant dry yeast, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 1/2 teaspoon salt to the flour and stir to combine.

Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 1/4 cup (300ml) water to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.

Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes. Optionally, use a stand mixer to knead.

Cover the dough with plastic wrap in a lightly oiled bowl and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Punch the dough to release the air, then divide it into 8 pieces, rolling each segment into a ball weighing about 100g.

Cover the balls with a towel and let them rest for another 10-15 minutes.

Roll each ball into 1/2cm thick circles, ensuring the thickness is even to prevent burning or drying out.

Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.

Cook one pita at a time in the skillet, flipping every 20 seconds until it puffs up and is golden brown, which takes about 2 minutes.

Cover the cooked pita with a towel immediately to create a steamy environment, keeping the pita soft.

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