Traditional Pita Bread Recipe
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Traditional Pita Bread

By: Lynne Hartke 
"My husband taught me how to make this pita bread when we were first dating. He always has his eye out for good recipes."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (62)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 1 1/4 cups warm water (110 degrees to 115 degrees F)
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in salt and enough flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Do not let rise. Divide dough into six pieces; knead each for 1 minute. Roll each into a 5-in. circle. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. Place upside down on greased baking sheets. Bake at 500 degrees F for 5-10 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2009 by Sarah-Marie   view full review
I've made these twice now, and really enjoy them! The second time I made them I took it even a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2010 by snowtato   view full review
Here's the secret to a traditional pita pocket: fast, hot baking. Put a metal baking sheet...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2007 by Falls Gourmet   view full review
This is a great recipe! I actually made it with half whole wheat flour and half unbleached...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2007 by TAYLORBUNCH   view full review
This recipe was ok, but not nearly as good or as much like the real thing as Peppy's Pita...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2007 by smallchico   view full review
I listened to the users who said this turns out nothing like pita but is good for a quick...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2009 by emnbaileysmom   view full review
Slight modification. To those who said the bread was bland, it's supposed to be....it's not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2009 by Mochi Puffs   view full review
Easy to make, but mine didn't puff. I did replace 1/3 of the flour with whole wheat and that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2007 by connie.leeper   view full review
This was great. The taste and texture was just like store-bought or restaurant pita. Just be...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2006 by SUDEMERS   view full review
I loved this. The texture and taste were great. Thanks
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2008 by frostbaron   view full review
Im in the process of making these- in fact i was just gnawing on the first one to come out....

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