Description
A delightful and versatile bread that puffs up beautifully, perfect for mopping up dips or cradling savory fillings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Create the dough by gradually adding water and olive oil.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes.
- Let it rise in a warm place for about 60 minutes.
- Shape the dough into small balls and roll them into circles.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook each pita until it puffs and browns on both sides.
- Keep them warm in a towel until all are cooked.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For added richness, consider buttering the pitas while they are warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pita bread, homemade bread, Mediterranean recipes, baked bread