Traditional Pita Bread

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My husband taught me how to make this pita bread when we were first dating. He always has his eye out for good recipes.

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Published on August 3, 2021
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast

  • 1 ¼ cups warm water (110 degrees to 115 degrees F)

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

  1. In a mixing 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, about 6-8 minutes. Do not let rise. Divide dough into six pieces; knead each for 1 minute. Roll each into a 5-in. circle. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. Place upside down on greased baking sheets. Bake at 500 degrees F for 5-10 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.