Traditional Pita Bread

Traditional Pita Bread

from tasteofhome.com
1 servings

My husband taught me <a href="https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/how-to-make-pita-bread/">how to make pita bread</a> when we were first dating. He always has his eye out for good recipes. —Lynne Hartke, Chandler, Arizona

Ingredients

  • 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
  • 1-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in salt and enough flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Do not let rise.

  2. 2

    Divide dough into 6 pieces; knead each for 1 minute, then roll into a 5-in. circle. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 500°.

  3. 3

    Place upside down on greased baking sheets. Bake until puffed and lightly browned, 5-10 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.