Name: Homemade Pita Bread
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 160 min
Ingredients: 4 cups bread flour; 1½ teaspoons kosher salt; 1 Tablespoon instant yeast; 2½ Tablespoons olive oil; 1½ cups water

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Easy, fun to make, and oh so delicious. This Homemade Pita Bread is sure to be your new favorite bread for sandwiches or even snacking! Made with only five super simple ingredients, it is naturally dairy-free, vegan, and takes only a few hours to make!

two pita breads on white plate with top one cut in half, stack of plates and three more pita's stacked behind with large chrysanthemum beside

About The Recipe

My mom is an avid bread baker. She created this Pita Bread recipe about 10 years ago, and it’s been a favorite ever since.

Not only is it quick to prepare, but it’s also a lot of fun to bake! We usually use a hot pizza stone for the best results, but you can also bake them in a hot skillet if you prefer.

With summer in full swing, pita bread makes for an ideal base for quick, customizable sandwiches. Fill them with your favorite toppings or try our Chicken Caprese Sandwich for a delicious treat.

Pitas are also fantastic for dipping in hummus, serving alongside any meal, or adding to a Charcuterie Board. And if you’re feeling creative, use them to make individual pizzas!

Pitas truly are the ultimate flatbread!

What is Pita Bread?

Pita (or pitta) bread is a leavened bread traditionally made from flour, water, and yeast. Cooked on a hot stone until puffy and served alongside many delicious dishes! We made our pita with the traditional ingredients, but with the addition of olive oil and salt to give it a little more flavor!

close up of pita sliced in half on wood board with stack of plates and more bread behind

Reasons You Will Love This Pita Bread

It’s super simple to make!
Requires minimal ingredients.
Ready to eat in 2-3 hours.
Perfect for sandwiches, dipping in soups and stews, or even hummus!
Naturally vegan and dairy-free.

Ingredients

(Full ingredient amounts and instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of the post)

Bread Flour
Instant Yeast
Water
Olive Oil
Kosher Salt

flour, yeast, olive oil, salt, and water on marble surface

How To Make Pita Bread

Step 1: Make the dough and proof

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine all ingredients. Mix on low speed 1 minute. Increase speed to medium. Knead for an additional 10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.

yeast, flour, salt, water, and olive oil in mixer

Place in a clean, covered container. Allow to rise until doubled in bulk, about 90 minutes.

dough in plastic container on marble surface

dough doubled in size in plastic container

Step 2: Divide

Turn dough out onto a clean surface. Divide into ten equal pieces. Round each piece. Cover and allow to rest for 20 minutes.

ten dough balls on parchment paper on marble sirface

Step 3: Roll out

Roll each piece into a 6-inch circle. Cover and allow to rest for 10 minutes.

Step 4: Bake

Just before baking, spritz or brush each round with water. Place as many rounds on stone as will fit. Bake until puffed, about 3 minutes.

four flat and unbaked pitas in oven on stone

Remove from oven to cooling rack.

Pita Bread FAQ’s

Can I make this recipe without a mixer? Yes. But it is much easier to do with a mixer. By hand, it will take quite a bit longer to knead. Of course, if your looking to build your forearms, this is the perfect exercise.

How can I tell when my dough is kneaded properly? A properly kneaded dough should be smooth and shiny. Refer to the pictures above if you need help!

My dough isn’t rising in the times stated in the recipe card! The recipe card/post states the times it took our dough to rise. We live in Texas and often use a bread proofer. If you don’t own a bread proofer, we highly recommend one! If you suspect something may be wrong, check your yeast!

Why does my dough have a tough skin on top? Once the dough is turned out of the container and shaped, it NEEDS to be covered, otherwise a skin will form over the top. You can use plastic wrap or a lint free kitchen towel to cover it.

Why are my pita not puffing? If your pita doesn’t puff, it’s because your baking stone wasn’t hot enough. A hot stone is CRUCIAL to getting the classic puff in a pita. But, a flat pita doesn’t mean it’s inedible! It’s just a really delicious flatbread.

three stacked pita breads on wood board with three more stacked behind on white plates

What To Make With Pita Bread

Once the pita’s are made and you’ve enjoyed a sandwich (or three), you may be wondering what else you can make with this bread. Here are a few of our favorite ways to use this bread other than sandwiches!

Gyros
Dipped into hummus, soups, stews, or even salsa/guacamole
Served alongside charcuterie/snack boards
Pizza (I’ve been making a lot of Margherita pizzas on these!)
Served with your morning eggs
Cut into triangles and toasted in the oven like chips to make nachos

How To Store

Freshly baked pitas are always the best, but since this recipe makes 10, you’re more than likely to have some leftovers. No worries, though! This recipe freezes REALLY well. Just store the cooled pitas in an airtight, freezer safe zip top bag. Also, feel free to lay some parchment paper or wax paper in-between each pita to keep them from sticking together!

The bread will last about 2-3 months frozen.

Looking for more recipes like this? Here are a few you may like: Homemade Naan, Multigrain Sourdough Bread, Whole Wheat Sourdough Fig and Walnut Bread, Multigrain Sourdough Bread

front shot of halves pita on white plate with flowers around, stack of plates, and more bread behind

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