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Homemade Pita Bread

This easy homemade pita bread recipe creates soft, chewy pockets that are perfect for filling with your favorite lunch ingredients.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 Mediterranean· July 29, 2026
Homemade Pita Bread
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Prep
20 minutes
Cook
15 minutes
Total
1 hour 35 minutes
Serves
8

Making pita bread from scratch is much simpler than you might expect and requires only basic pantry staples. You do not need any fancy equipment like a stand mixer or a pizza stone to get those beautiful, fluffy pockets that everyone loves. Just mix, knead, let it rise, and bake in a very hot oven.

Freshly baked pita tastes so much better than the store bought version. The small amount of whole wheat flour adds a lovely nuttiness, though you can use all purpose flour if that is all you have on hand. It is a budget friendly project that will make you feel like a true bread expert in your own kitchen.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups warm water
  • 1 packet instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until the mixture looks foamy.

  2. 2

    Add the olive oil, salt, and both types of flour to the bowl. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.

  3. 3

    Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until it feels soft and smooth. Add a little extra flour if the dough is too sticky.

  4. 4

    Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for about one hour or until it has doubled in size.

  5. 5

    Preheat your oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit. If you have a baking sheet, place it inside while the oven heats up.

  6. 6

    Punch the dough down and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 6 inch circle that is an even thickness.

  7. 7

    Place the dough circles onto the hot baking sheet in the oven and bake for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the pitas puff up and are cooked through but still pale.

  8. 8

    Remove the pitas from the oven and wrap them in a clean towel to keep them soft while you finish the remaining rounds.

💡 Tips

To store your pita, let the bread cool completely on a wire rack before placing it in a freezer safe bag. You can freeze them for several weeks and just warm them up in the toaster or oven before serving. For a fun snack, brush the pita with olive oil and bake until crispy to make homemade pita chips.

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