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Homemade Pita Bread

Name: Homemade Pita Bread
Prep time: 2 h 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast; 1 cup warm water; 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour (plus an optional additional 1/4 cup as needed); 1 cup white whole wheat flour; 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for bowl and pan; 2 teaspoons salt

A delicious and authentic homemade pita bread you will want to make over and over again. This is an incredibly delicious and easy no-bake bread!

So I've been on a bit of a bread making roll these days, huh? I always get in these moods where all I want to do is make tons of bread. I've made about three batches of pita bread this week already and I am tryinggggggg not to make a fourth. Pita bread is my go-to bread. It makes great sandwiches, they are great on their own, and you can turn them into some awesome pita chips perfect for dipping.

My flatmates and I were obsessed with this place called Hummus Bros in London and they had the fluffiest, warmest whole wheat pita bread I've ever had. (And oh my gosh, their hummus was phenomenal). We went there a couple of times a month.... and for a little while, I went there about once a week. Just between you an me, I still have my loyalty card. Only two away from a free meal!! I hope the next time I am in London, they are still doing the loyalty card thing because I want my free mushroom and caramelized onion hummus. Mmm.... excuse me while I wipe the drool off my.... everything.

Now, this homemade pita bread isn't anything like that pita cause it's not 100% whole wheat (trust me, I wanted to, but I didn't have enough whole wheat flour). I did use a small amount of white whole wheat flour to make myself feel a little better about myself, but please, use 100% all purpose or 100% white whole wheat flour if you want.

Homemade Pita Bread Recipe

Homemade Pita Bread

Yield: 8 pitas

Prep Time: 2 hours 30 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 3 hours

Ingredients

2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
1 cup warm water
1 ½ cups all purpose flour (plus an optional additional ¼ cup as needed)
1 cup white whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for bowl and pan
2 teaspoons salt

Instructions

In your stand mixer, combine the yeast, water, and one cup of the flour together. Mix everything together until thoroughly combined. Let it sit and rise for 20 minutes. This creates a quick sponge.
Add the oil, salt, and white whole wheat flour to your sponge. Knead on low with your dough hook until a dough forms. If the dough seems very stick, add the ¼ cup flour one tablespoon at a time. Knead for about 6 minutes more.
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and form the dough into a ball. Lightly coat the mixing bowl with a layer of oil and place the dough back in the bowl, then cover with plastic wrap. Allow it to rise for about 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours.
Lightly punch down the dough and turn onto a floured surface. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then allow it to rise for about another 30 minutes. Flatten out each ball until it is about 5 - 6 inches in diameter and allow it to rest for about 10 minutes.
Lightly coat a cast iron skillet with oil and heat on medium. Cook one pita at a time by heating one side for 2 - 3 minutes, then cooking on the other side for about 1 -2 minutes. Flip one last time and cook for another 30 seconds. The pita should blister, puff, and form brown spots. Allow the bread to cool on a plate lined with a clean white tea towel

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Elena says

January 21, 2015 at 12:36 pm

I love making homemade naan but haven't tried my hand at pita- I'll definitely have to! These looks fantastic!

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- Amanda says
  
  January 21, 2015 at 12:38 pm
  
  Elena, its pretty simple to make, especially if you are already familiar with making naan. The hardest part is waiting for the dough to rise!
  
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Jameson Fink says

January 21, 2015 at 1:08 pm

Hope you make it back to Hummus Bros and get those last two punches on your card!

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Our Fresh Kitchen says

January 21, 2015 at 3:12 pm

I think Naan is the only bread I'm allowed to do in Our Kitchen, I leave the rest to Kim (she's the oven/baking expert). I love how simple this recipe sounds and how delicious the bread looks.
Hector from OurFreshKitchen

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Jennifer @NourishedSimply says

January 21, 2015 at 9:09 pm

I have always wanted to make my own pita bread. Pinning for later.

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Connie @ Sprig and Flours says

January 21, 2015 at 10:02 pm

I *love* pita bread too! The thought of making it at home never crossed my mind, but your recipe sounds so awesome. I'm going to have to give it a try. When I like something... I reallllllly like it and usually have it over and over and over again until I'm sick of it. For you it's hummus, for me it's thai food (: Love your photos! Pinning these beauties!

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- Amanda says
  
  January 21, 2015 at 10:04 pm
  
  Can we be best friends? I ADORE Thai food!! There is nothing better than a Thai red curry to put a smile on my face!
  
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  - Connie @ Sprig and Flours says
    
    January 21, 2015 at 10:10 pm
    
    Haha!! Red curry..oh my goodness...the text alone is triggering a drooling response. Yes - best friends...soul mates...I have a feeling we'd get along with no problem at all(; Looking forward to your future posts!
    
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Alisa @ Go Dairy Free says

January 22, 2015 at 12:28 am

For some reason, I can never wrap my head around how easy pita bread really is to make. Pinning for later!

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[email protected] says

January 22, 2015 at 9:58 am

I make pita all the time! I have switched to using white whole wheat flour, and it's awesome! My daughter loves watching it blow up like a balloon. When we take it out of the oven she immediately has me "pop" it and put cheese in. It melts all the cheese and seals the bread as it warms. A side of fresh fruit and dinner for the little one!

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Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

January 22, 2015 at 11:27 am

amanda. . oh my gawd. . this pita bread is so beautiful . . I would go to town on this. . pita bread is my weakness!!! I need to make this! looks so good!!

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- Amanda says
  
  January 25, 2015 at 7:05 pm
  
  Alice, you just made my day! Thank you!!
  
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Elizabeth @ SugarHero.com says

January 23, 2015 at 3:46 am

Amanda, these pitas look fantastic! I'm so impressed with how professional they look--you are a legit pita master! And that hummus you mentioned? I'll be joining you in London for some of that!

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- Amanda says
  
  January 25, 2015 at 7:04 pm
  
  I betta be a bit of a pita master after how many ive made in the past montb. Im addicted, i swear. I'll book the ticket now! 😉
  
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Traci | Vanilla And Bean says

January 23, 2015 at 8:19 am

I've only made Pita once in my life and oh is it way better than store bought, so I totally appreciate your inspiration, Amanda! LOL - 'wipe the drool off my..... everything' LOL!! No doubt, I'll be drooling too when I whipped these up! I just pulled out my Peter Reinheart bread book last night because It's been, eh, almost a year since I made homemade bread. A YEAR! That is way too long. It is time! Thank you for this, Amanda. These will puff up perfectly in the new cast iron skillet Santa brought! 😀

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- Amanda says
  
  January 25, 2015 at 7:03 pm
  
  A year?! You just HAVE to make some bread now! Let me know if you try this pita!!
  
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  - Traci | Vanilla And Bean says
    
    January 29, 2015 at 11:25 pm
    
    Will do, Amanda! Have a fabulous Friday!
    
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Christina @ Bake with Christina says

January 23, 2015 at 9:31 am

What an awesome recipe! Homemade breads are always the best, and naan is one of my favs! Pinned 🙂

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- Amanda says
  
  January 25, 2015 at 7:02 pm
  
  You will love this recipe if you try it. Its so much better than store bought!
  
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Katie @The Semisweet Sisters says

January 23, 2015 at 7:32 pm

I do the same thing, I LOVE making bread! I have yet to try making homemade pita bread though, Your recipe looks delicious!

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- Amanda says
  
  January 25, 2015 at 6:56 pm
  
  Let me know if you try it! The hardest part is the waiting which i love because it makes it an easy recipe for yeast novices (it is a VERY forgiving recipe)
  
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Kirsten says

February 21, 2015 at 9:32 am

Amanda,
My bread machine has been hopping this week between sourdough, pizza dough, and development for a copycat crisp recipe. Time to give it a rest and try this.
[Who am I kidding? It's in the 50s in my kitchen, yeast really doesn't like that, so I'd mix the dough up in the bread machine just to keep the yeast happy.]
These pitas look so good, and I'm craving hummus now.
Thanks!

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Jenn @ Peas and Crayons says

February 21, 2015 at 9:41 am

I cannot WAIT to make these!!!!! Pinned <3

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pam (Sidewalk Shoes) says

February 21, 2015 at 9:57 am

I can just imagine how good that is!

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Shinee says

February 21, 2015 at 10:49 am

I always wanted to make pita bread at home. Now I know how!

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sue|theviewfromgreatisland says

February 21, 2015 at 12:27 pm

Gorgeous post --- I love homemade pita bread because it's so much puffier than the packaged cardboard stuff I find at my supermarket. Love these photos!

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Yankee Kitchen Ninja (Julianne) says

February 21, 2015 at 1:25 pm

Seriously can't wait to give this a try. Gorgeous pix to inspire me!!

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Nicole @ Or Whatever You Do says

February 21, 2015 at 2:28 pm

Your pita bread looks amazing! There is really nothing like a fresh pita. You can never really go back to store-bought once you've tried them.

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Lynn @ Order in the Kitchen says

February 22, 2015 at 10:27 am

This looks incredible!!! You're homemade pita bread looks better than most restaurants!! I will definitely need to try making this recipe!

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Christine from Cook the Story says

March 31, 2015 at 11:42 am

I can only imagine how much softer and fresher this tastes than the store bought varieties. Great recipe!

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