Carol’s Easy Pita Bread Recipe 🥙
Overview:
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 39 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 8 rounds
🌱 Keywords: Lebanese, Turkish, Greek, Southwest Asia (Middle East), Egyptian, African, Asian, European, Vegan, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Potluck, Hanukkah, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours, Easy
🌟 Rating: 4.5 (22 Reviews)
🔥 Calories: 173.9 per serving
📏 Yield: 8 rounds
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 cups | Flour |
| 2 1/4 tsp | Quick-rising yeast |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 1 1/4 cups | Hot water |
| 1 – 1 1/2 cups | Flour |
Instructions:
- Combine the first four ingredients in a large bowl.
- Beat well for about 1 minute until thoroughly mixed.
- Gradually mix in the remaining flour, adding just enough to make a soft, sticky dough.
- Turn out the dough onto a floured board and knead for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal-sized balls.
- Roll out each ball into a round shape, approximately 1/4 inch thick and 6 inches in diameter.
- Place the rounds on a lightly greased cookie sheet, optionally sprinkled with cornmeal.
- Let the rounds rise in a warm place for 25-35 minutes until they have increased in size.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Bake the pita rounds for 4 minutes, then turn them over and bake for an additional 4 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Remove the pita rounds from the oven and immediately wrap them in a clean dishtowel for 3-4 minutes. This helps them to remain soft.
Tips:
- If you don’t have cornmeal, it’s okay to skip this step; it’s not essential.
- Ensure your oven is properly preheated for best results.
- You can customize the size of the rounds according to your preference.
- Serve the freshly baked pita bread with your favorite dips, salads, or fillings.