Easy Homemade Pita Bread Recipe

Servings: 6

• 2 cups All Purpose Flour
• 1 tbsp. Granulated Sugar, or Honey
• 1 tbsp. Olive Oil
• 1 tsp. Fine Sea Salt
• 1 tsp. Instant Yeast
• 3/4 cup Warm Water

1. In a large bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Set aside to bloom 5 minutes.
2. Add the olive oil and flour. Mix until shaggy dough and all the flour is absorbed.
3. Knead the dough for 1-2 minutes, until a smooth and pliable dough.
4. Cover and set aside in a warm environment for 1-2 hours, until doubled in size.
5. Heat up the oven to 550F. Place a heavy duty baking pan or stone inside to heat up.
6. Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 6 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a tight ball.
7. Let rest for 10-30 minutes.
8. Roll out the dough balls with a rolling pin so it's an even surface that's about 6" round. Let rest 10-15 minutes.
9. Cooking in batches of 3-4 pitas, add the pitas to the heated baking pan or stone. Cook for 2 minutes, until lightly golden.
10. Store pita at room temperature in an airtight container for 3 days, or freezer up to 3 months.