Fluffy Homemade Pita Bread

These fluffy homemade pita breads with seasonings are so craveable. They are also shockingly easy to make!

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 12

proofing time 2

Course Appetizer, mezze, Side Dish, tapas

Cuisine california, fusion, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern

Servings

Calories 214 kcal

Equipment

sheet pan

Ingredients

For Pita

2 ½ cups flour
2 tsp activated dry yeast
1 cup warm water
1 tsp turbinado sugar
1 tsp salt
2 tsp olive oil

For Seasoning

3 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp italian seasoning

Instructions

To a large mixing bowl, add warm water, yeast and sugar and stir well, then let sit for 10 minutes to activate
Add salt, oil and 2 cups flour and mix with hands until a ball of dough forms..it will feel slightly wet so you can add a little more flour until it comes together and you can knead it a few times. (This is why recipe calls for an extra ½ cup flour for kneading and rolling)
Cover bowl, put in a warm place and let sit for 2 hours to proof
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Take dough ball and put on lightly floured cutting board or counter and divide in 8 smaller balls. Roll out flat with a floured rolling pin. They will be 6 inch pitas.
Place pita breads on sheet pan and spoon about 1 tsp of seared oil on each and spread to the edges. Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 mins.

Nutrition

Calories: 214kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 294mgPotassium: 98mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 435IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 2mg

Keyword baked, bread, comfortfood, Easy, simple

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