Homemade Pita Bread Recipe - 3 Easy Methods

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is cost-effective.

yeast

🥗Healthier: sourdough starter

💰Cheaper: baking powder

Sourdough adds flavor, while baking powder is a quick alternative.

Add bread flour to a large bowl.

Mix in dry yeast, sugar, and salt; stir to combine.

Add olive oil and water; mix until dough forms.

Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth, about 10 minutes.

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap; let rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Punch down the dough to release air and divide it into 8 equal parts, rolling each part into a ball weighing about 100g.

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

Preheat the pizza oven to 600°F (315°C).

Roll each dough ball into a quarter-inch circle.

Bake the dough directly on the pizza oven surface for 30-60 seconds until puffed, then flip and bake for a few more seconds.

Immediately cover the baked pita with a towel to keep them soft.

For the regular oven method, preheat the oven to 485°F (250°C) and place a baking tray upside down inside.

Roll each dough ball into a quarter-inch thick circle.

Place 2-4 pitas on the hot tray and bake for about 3 minutes or until puffed, then flip and bake for another minute until golden brown.

For the cast iron skillet method, heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.

Roll the dough balls and place one pita at a time in the hot skillet, flipping every 20 seconds until ready, about 2 minutes.

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