Pita Recipe, Only 5 Ingredients
Pita Bread Platter
Homemade Traditional Pita Pocket Bread
If I can make this recipe, than any body can! It is as easy as easy gets. Five familiar ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry, and a few guidelines, and you too will be serving up a tender satisfying Pita Bread in no time at all. You will be tossing the ingredients together in a bowl, kneading it a little, allow it to rise, (this is a good time for a nice cup of tea and a nap), pop it in the oven and behold, a puffy pocket bread for you to enjoy, and of course show off! Let's get making some pita bread right now!
5 Ingredient Pita Bread Recipe
Cook Time: Prep Does not inclued rise time (45 min. to 2 hours) for pita dough
The Five Pita Bread Ingredients
5 Simple Pita Bread Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Dry active yeast
- 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon (140 ml) Warm water, 95°F to 105°F (35° C to 40° C)
- 2 cups (500 ml) Flour, All-purpose or bread flour
- 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon (35 ml) Olive oil, Preferably extra virgin, but any olive oil works
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Salt
A Quick Discussion About Yeast:
In steps 2 and 3 of this pita recipe, you will find instructions concerning yeast. To bring yeast to life, pour 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of the warm water over the yeast granules. Let it revive the yeast for about 15 minutes. However, if you use fresh active yeast, mix it in with the water using a fork, and the 15 minute waiting period will not be required.
Picture by Picture Instructions for Starting Pita Bread
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Picture by Picture Instructions for Making and Baking Pita Bread
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Pita Bread Recipe's Instructions
- Mix the flour and salt together in a fairly large bowl and put to the side.
- Blend the yeast and 1 tablespoon of water together until the mixture gets active, or starts to get tiny bubbles.
- Pour 1/2 cup of warm water onto the yeast and stir it around to mix.
- Using a spatula, pour the yeast mixture into the flour and blend it together.
- Once the flour and yeast start to come together, add in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Continue mixing until a dough forms.
- Once the dough is made, knead it until it doesn't stick to your hands and fingers anymore (usually about 5 minutes). Form this dough into a nice smooth ball.
- Pour the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil into a bowl and move the dough ball around in the oil until it has been thoroughly covered. This helps to keep the dough from drying out during the rise period. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap.
- Set the bowl in a draft-free location that is also kind of warm. You want to allow the dough to rise until it doubles in size (anywhere from 45 minutes to 2 hours). This time depends on the amount of humidity, altitude, and temperature of your environment.
- Crank your oven up as high as it will go (at least 500°F / 250°C). Put a baking sheet on the middle rack of the oven. After the rise has completed, carefully punch down the dough with your finger tips to get any of the air out.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the dough into 6 equal sections and form each into a ball. Place the balls under a clean dishcloth. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each ball to about 1/8" thick.
- Wait for your oven to reach its highest temperature, then place the dough round (one at a time) onto the heated baking sheet. You should see bubble form right away, it will turn a light golden brown pretty quickly (2 to 3 minutes).
- Remove the pita and wrap it up in a dishcloth so it stays soft. It may feel hard when you first remove it from the oven, but it will soften up in a couple of minutes if you keep in the towel.
- Wait for your oven to return to its highest temperature and keep baking your dough rounds one at a time until all six are done.
Pita Bread, White, Enriched
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving size: 1 large pita (6-1/2 | |
| Calories | 165 |
| Calories from Fat | 9 |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Fat 1 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat 0 g | |
| Carbohydrates 33 g | 11% |
| Sugar 1 g | |
| Fiber 1 g | 4% |
| Protein 5 g | 10% |
| Cholesterol 0 mg | |
| * The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA. | |
Finished Pita Pocket Bread
Pita Bread Cut in Halve
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Comments for "Pita Bread, a 5 Ingredient Recipe"
I've always wondered how to make this wonderful stuff.
I've always wondered how to make an AWESOME RECIPE HUB!
Now I can do both --- thanks to this Hub. You're a great teacher!
Up, + all others.
I see people have been voting useful and awesome, which is definitely so. Don't forget funny, people. It's very witty, too. I like that in a recipe.
Mmmmm...by coincidence, I'm eating hummus and pita bread as I'm reading your hub! Not home-made though. :o( Love all the photos on all your hubs--very nice. The photos you take make me hungry and thirsty. Don't think I'll make the pita, though.
I will have to try this! I've never made pita bread before but your instructions and illustrations make it seem easy.
I love pita bread, especially as a dip for hummus. Your recipe idea sounds very good. Great post here and very well done.
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Melovy~ livelonger (of HP fame) used the recipe and even included an image of his beautiful finished pocket bread in his comments (image link has since vanished)! It always brings me a smile when someone shares their success with the recipes. I hope you try it and find out that the magical pita bread we crave, is an even more fantastic thing when made in our own home kitchen. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
HubHugs~
Wow, this is great. I've never seen instructions for how to make pita pockets before and often wondered how. They seemed like one of those magical foods it wasn't possible to make. I will definitely be making these, thanks for the recipe!
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livelonger~ I love that you had grand success with the Pita Bread Recipe! Your "pockets" are beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing the picture...I think I have to make some more of these now because yours look beautiful!
HubHugs and Shalom My friend!
Hey K9KS: I made it! Your recipe and instructions were invaluable. The process was more enjoyable and easier than I thought, and the taste of fresh pita, fresh out of the oven, is hard to describe. Store-bought pita will always be a disappointment! Here is a pic:
http://s3.hubimg.com/u/6680770.jpg
Thanks again, HubHugs, and shalom!
Ok K9 you got me - I have never tried making any kind of bread at all but you make this sound so easy that I think I will give it a go! My husband loves pita bread so I think this would make a nice surprise for him on Father's Day. Thanks for sharing your recipe - voted up, useful, and awesome!
OMG we love pita bread and there is NOTHING like having it fresh out of the oven. I really never thought I'd be able to make it at home but you'd better believe that I will be now! I can't wait to try it!
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scottcgruber~ I hope you do give the recipe a try! It comes out so yummy and really is sooOOooo easy to put together. Thank you for sharing your thoughts here, I appreciate your time!
Cheers~
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Teresa Coppens~ I am honored that you enjoyed the pictures! The pita recipe is very simple, I am making another batch today for my partners father. Let me know what you think if you give it a try! Thanks for stopping by today.
HubHugs~
Oooh great recipe! I love baking bread but have never tried pita bread. This hub makes it look pretty easy - I'll have to give it a try!
Looks so easy and the pictures simply 'pop' off the page. Wonderful job and a definite recipe to try!
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theclevercat~ Thank you so much! I sure appreciate the sharing, and pinning. Thank you for stopping by for a simple pocket bread recipe!
HubHugs~
Ahh! Now this is a lovely hub. Terrific pictures and clear instructions. Voted useful and awesome, and pinned! :^)
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HawaiiHeart~ Thank you for your comments. It is just so fun to watch as the dough turns into a big bubble! It's like a tiny little magic act inside your oven! It's pure joy to make pita bread, more so than any other bread I have tried. I appreciate your remarks.
Cheers~
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Cardisa~ You are right, it is soooo easy to make. The key to getting a good size pocket is making sure the baking sheet is screaming hot before placing the pita dough-round on it. If you can get the baking sheet super hot, the rest is a cake walk! Thank you for the support! I hope you enjoy your fresh made pita bread!
HubHugs~
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Earth Angel~ I am always so honored when you share your thoughts with me EA. I can't wait to hear what you think about the results of making the recipe! Thank you for your thoughts on the hub.
Warm Blessings and HubHugs~
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HubPages~ They are really fun to watch "puff" up, but they are much more fun to eat! Hope you enjoy the recipe, Thanks for leaving your remarks.
Cheers~
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Livelonger!! Doing a little Hebrew dance upon finding you here in the comments! Thank you for sharing your opinion on the pocket bread recipe. I hope you simply enjoy the freshness and tender texture of these yeasty little baked goods. I can hardly stop eating them as they soften-up! I am completely honored that you made it by today; made my Wednesday, sir! Thanks for the support.
Mega HubHugs and Shalom my friend~
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Global Chica~ I think you will find the recipe for pita very simple to handle! I am always thrilled to find you here in the comments sections, and I must say I still can't get over those skyline pictures you put in your hub: "How to Travel and Backpack in Hong Kong on a Budget"...amazing visual candy!
So glad you approve of the recipe here, and that you shared your thoughts on it as well.
ST Hugs~
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jpcmc~ Thanks for your comments. I agree, homemade is always better!
Cheers~
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Daisy Mariposa~ So nice to find you in the comments section today! I am honored that you like the images, and that you enjoyed the ease of the recipe. I am a huge hummus fan, so your recipe for the creamy delight has me thinking...any chance of a hummus hub coming our way? Thanks for the support my friend!
Huge ST Hubhugs~
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melbel~ I hope you do get a chance to make the recipe mel,it is really simple! I am a hummus gal myself, I hear tell that Daisy Mariposa (of HubPages fame) has a fantastic recipe for hummus! Maybe she will share it with us somewhere!? ;) Thanks for stopping by melbel, I am always happy to see you in the HubHood!
Big HubHugs~
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ktrapp~ So glad you will be trying the recipe! I think you will discover the ease and pay-off of making your own pita bread is worth every second! Your idea of chicken salad is brilliant! Thanks for the votes and comments.
Hubhugs~
TToombs08~ It really is pretty simple to manage making pita. I adore hummus and make a little of it, along with avocado slices and cucumber to stuff inside the pocket! It is so good! Thanks for sharing you comments.
Cheers~
Wow-like so many other commenters, I think it's so cool that you can make your own pita bread. Had no idea it was that simple! Thanks for sharing!
I wanted to try making this when I worked as a cook before but never got around to it. I would definitely like to try this recipe...looks pretty easy to make.
GREAT Hub K9!! WOW! And your photos are awesome! You have raised the bar of excellence once again! Now I'm going to go let some Pita dough rise!! Blessings, Earth Angel!
How cool! I had always wondered how those pockets formed. I totally want to have a go at making this!
WOW! I never thought it would be possible to make pita like this. Thank you for the incredible recipe and helpful instructions and photos. I'm definitely going to give this a shot!
HubHugs and shalom!
K9, you've inspired me to try baking bread again (since it really didn't work out when I tried a couple of times years ago) but your instructions are so easy to follow and you make it sound so simple that I want to give it a shot again. And to go with it, I'll make homemade hummus (thankfully, I'm able to successfully make that at least) ;-) Thanks for the recipe!
It looks really easy. Homemade is always better.
India,
I'm so psyched about this recipe! I didn't realize it was that easy to make pita bread. Your recipe will be go perfectly with the hummus I make at home.
Your article and your photographs are terrific. The red-orange background sets off the items in your photos perfectly.
Wow, I've never thought to make pita bread at home. I bet it's amazing when it's fresh. (I just like pita to dip into hummus.) I will definitely have to give this a shot!
That is so cool! I thought it would have been harder than that! I'm going to have to try this!! Great hub!
I cannot wait to try to make my own pita bread. You gave such great step-by-step instructions that I feel confident to give it a go. I also appreciate the explanation on the yeast; that always seems to be my downfall. I think this homemade pita bread would be great with chicken salad - or really anything I guess!
~voted useful and awesome~
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