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Making pita bread at home is a rewarding experience that fills your kitchen with the aroma of freshly baked bread. This recipe is simple and involves basic ingredients you likely already have. With a bit of patience and practice, you can create fluffy, pocket-style pita bread that’s perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or dipping.
Preparation Time
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Rest Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes (per batch)
Total Time: 1 hour
Ingredients
350 g flour + 10-20 g for working with dough
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
200 ml hot water
Directions
Prepare the Dough:
In a large bowl, add the salt to the hot water and stir until dissolved.
Pour the hot water into the flour and add the vegetable oil. Stir the mixture with a spoon until it begins to form a dough.
Knead the Dough:
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead with your hands until smooth and elastic. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rest for 20 minutes.
Divide and Rest:
After resting, divide the dough into 8 equal parts and roll each part into a ball.
Cover the dough balls and let them rest for another 5-10 minutes.
Roll Out the Dough:
Dust your work surface with flour to prevent sticking. Roll each ball into a flat circle with a diameter of about 16 cm (6-7 inches). Try to keep the shape as round as possible.
Cook the Pitas:
Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat.
Place a rolled-out dough circle into the skillet and cook on one side until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.
Flip the pita and cook the other side until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.
Flip the pita back to the first side and watch as it puffs up, creating a pocket inside.
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