Easy Homemade Pita Bread

This easy homemade pita bread is soft, fluffy, and beautifully golden with just the right chew. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it’s perfect for stuffing with veggies, dipping into hummus, or wrapping up your favorite fillings. Cooked right on the stovetop, these pitas puff up with gorgeous pockets, making every bite a little pocket of joy. Once you try them fresh and warm, you’ll never want store-bought again!

Ingredients

2-1/4 tsp (1 packet) Active Dry Yeast

1 tsp Sugar

3/4 cup Warm Water (about 110°F / 43°C)

2 cups All-Purpose Flour (or half Whole Wheat, half All-Purpose)

1 tsp Salt

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until it’s foamy.

In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until it starts to come together, then knead by hand (or with a mixer) for about 5–7 minutes until smooth and soft. If it’s sticky, sprinkle in a little extra flour.

Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover it with a towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Punch down the dough and divide it into 4-6 equal balls. Roll each ball into a ¼-inch thick circle.

Heat a skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Cook each pita for about 1–2 minutes per side until puffed and lightly golden. If they don’t puff perfectly, they’ll still taste amazing!

Wrap them in a clean towel to keep warm. Use immediately or store in an airtight bag for up to 2–3 days (or freeze for later).

Tip: For extra softness, brush the warm pitas with a little olive oil or vegan butter.

Rolling Tip: cut the dough into pieces, pinch and tuck in the dry side, then roll into balls. If the side that's oiled is on the outside it makes it easier to roll a nice round shape.

Note: Be sure not to have the water too hot or it will kill the yeast and your bread will not rise.