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 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
• 2 tsp granulated sugar
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
• 3 Tbsp whole wheat flour

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a bowl, combine water, yeast, sugar and 1 cup all-purpose flour.
2. 2Allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes, until it bubbles.
3. 3Add salt, olive oil, whole wheat flour and remaining all-purpose flour.
4. 4Knead the dough for 5 minutes, until smooth.
5. 5Add to a bowl lightly greased with oil, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
6. 6Divide into 8 parts and shape into balls, rest for another 15 minutes.
7. 7Lightly 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.
8. 8Grease a large skillet with olive oil and spread it evenly with a pastry brush. Heat the skillet over medium-high heat.
9. 9Place 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.
10. 10Continue with remaining dough, greasing skillet as needed.
11. 11Serve and enjoy, friends!