Homemade Pita Bread

Step 1

In a large mixer bowl, combine water, yeast, and sugar.

Step 2

Stir to dissolve,

Step 3

Stir in ½ cup flour and let this sit for 15 minutes.

Step 4

At this point, it should be foamy.

Step 5

Add oil, salt, and 2 cups flour (reserve other ½ cup of flour) and stir in the mixer.

Step 6

Switch to a dough hook and let it knead 5-7 minutes until smooth.

Step 7

If too sticky, add the reserved flour. I did not need to add it at all.

Step 8

Put the dough in an oiled bowl and cover. Let sit in a warm place to double in size-about 60 mins.

Step 9

Heat a pizza stone to 500°.

Step 10

Punch down the dough and divide into 4 pieces and roll into balls.

Step 11

Cover again and let rest 10 mins.

Step 12

Roll each ball into an 8" wide circle.

Step 13

Place 1-2 on your stone (depending on the size) and bake 5 minutes on one side and 2-3 on the other.

Step 14

These are for doughier pitas like in the Greek restaurant.

Step 15

For crispier ones, use less dough for each pita and keep the 8 " size.