How to Make Cyprus-Style Pita Bread at Home | Traditional & Delicious

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats while sunflower oil is more economical.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk offers a dairy-free option, while water reduces costs.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while all-purpose is often less expensive.

yeast

💰Cheaper: baking powder

Baking powder can be a quicker alternative for leavening.

Mix bread flour and active yeast in a large bowl.

Add ice water and honey to the flour mixture and mix on medium speed for 2 minutes.

Add olive oil and mix until the dough releases from the sides of the bowl.

Let the dough rest for 10-20 minutes, covered.

Add salt to the dough and mix until incorporated.

Divide the dough into 8 pieces and shape each into a ball.

Cover the balls with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 12 hours for proofing.

Preheat the oven to 450°F or 500°F with a pizza stone inside for at least 1 hour.

Roll each dough ball into an oval shape.

Bake each pita for 2-3 minutes until puffed.

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