Easy Homemade Pita Bread

Name: Easy Homemade Pita Bread
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Asian, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 ¼ cups (295 g) bread flour or all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting; 1 cup (236 ml) lukewarm water, 110°F to 115°F; 1 teaspoon instant yeast; 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; ½ teaspoon fine sea salt; Avocado oil (optional for cooking in a skillet)

Instructions

Prep:1h 30minCook:20min

This homemade pita bread beats anything you can buy at the store. It’s easy (promise!). You have two options when cooking these. For pita pockets, bake them. For a thick, soft flatbread (without pockets), use the stovetop method below. We love both, but especially love the stovetop pita because it turns out so thick and fluffy in the middle. That said, if we’re looking for a sturdy pocket to stuff with falafel, grilled meats, and veggies, we always bake them.

Updated at: Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:28:13 GMT