Pita Bread

🛒 Ingredients

• All-purpose flour 500 g · 1820 kcal
• Warm water 300 g · 0 kcal
• Active dry yeast 7 g · 25 kcal
• Olive oil 30 g · 265 kcal
• Granulated sugar 5 g · 19 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast; stir gently and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
2. Add the all-purpose flour, olive oil, and salt to the yeast mixture; mix with a spoon until a shaggy dough forms, then turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.
3. Knead the dough for 7-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic; lightly oil a clean bowl, place the dough in it, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours until doubled in size.
4. Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces; shape each piece into a smooth ball, cover loosely with a clean towel, and let rest for 15-20 minutes.
5. Preheat your oven to its highest setting (around 230-260°C or 450-500°F) with a baking stone or heavy baking sheet inside for at least 30 minutes.
6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each dough ball into a thin 15-20 cm (6-8 inch) circle, ensuring even thickness.
7. Carefully transfer 1-2 pita rounds onto the hot baking stone or sheet; bake for 2-4 minutes, or until the pita puffs up completely and the top is lightly golden.
8. Remove the baked pita from the oven and immediately cover it with a clean kitchen towel to keep it soft; repeat with the remaining dough.