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Pita Bread

Freshly baked pita bread, warm and fluffy right out of the oven— a staple you’ll definitely want to have tucked away in your recipe collection !! 
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Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
resting 2 hrs 40 mins
Total Time 3 hrs 15 mins
Course breads
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 14 pitas

Ingredients
  

Yeast mixture ✮⋆˙

  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 tbsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tbsp sugar

Dough ✮⋆˙

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp vinegar
  • 1/3 cup water add 1 tbsp at a time if the dough feels tough; you may need up to an extra 1/3 cup

Instructions
 

Activate yeast ✮⋆˙

  • In a bowl, mix the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Cover and let it rest for 10 minutes until foamy.

Dough ✮⋆˙

  • Sift the flour into a large mixing bowl. Add the sugar, baking powder, salt, yeast mixture, and vinegar. Begin kneading the mixture, gradually pouring in 1/3 cup of water. If the dough feels too tough, add an additional tablespoon of water at a time. The final dough should feel smooth and elastic. You shouldn't knead more than an extra 1/3 cup of water.
  • If using a stand mixer, scrape down the sides of the bowl every minute to ensure all the ingredients are incorporated. This step may take some patience, but the dough will come together beautifully.
  • Once kneaded, transfer the dough to a lightly floured or oiled bowl. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest in a warm spot for 2 hours, allowing it to double in size.

Shape dough ✮⋆˙

  • After the first rise, divide the dough into 10-14 equal portions. Roll each piece into a smooth ball. Cover the dough balls and let them rest for 20 minutes.
  • Using a rolling pin, gently roll each ball into a round, about 1/4 inch thick. Avoid rolling them too thin, as you want that signature puff. Cover the rolled-out rounds and let them rest again for another 20 minutes.

Time to bake ✮⋆˙

  • Preheat your oven to its highest temperature and place a baking sheet inside to preheat with your oven. Carefully lay the dough rounds on the hot baking sheet and bake for about 3 minutes, or until golden on the bottom. Flip each pita and bake for an additional minute or two until the other side develops a lovely golden color.
  • Watch closely during baking—pitas can quickly go from golden to burnt.

Lastly ✮⋆˙

  • Remove the pitas from the oven using a spatula. Avoid touching them directly, as they will be very hot. Let them cool slightly before serving warm.
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