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Watch the video tutorial and learn how to make Pita Bread in the oven or on the stovetop. We love recreating our favorite Mediterranean recipes from Greek Salad to Tzatziki Sauce. If you are a fan of Mediterranean flavors, this Pita Recipe is a must-try! This homemade Pita Bread Recipe puffs up beautifully to form a pocket inside. Learn how to make Pita Bread with oven and stovetop methods.
As with any bread, salt is critical for a great tasting bread. Add remaining flour, olive oil, and salt and stir until shaggy. Turn out onto a clean surface and knead for 5 minutes. It will get less sticky as you knead.
If it’s too sticky to knead, sprinkle with a little flour and continue kneading. Dough should be soft and tacky to the touch. Grease a clean mixing bowl 1 tsp olive oil. Add dough and turn to coat in oil. 45 minutes, or at room temperature 90 minutes, until doubled in volume. F with a baking stone or inverted baking sheet on the bottom rack position and let stone heat up for at least 20 minutes.
Generously dust work surface and dough ball and press gently into a disk with your fingertips to disperse bubbles. Makes sure disks aren’t sticking to the counter. Keep rolled disks covered with a damp towel. Let disks rest 10 minutes before baking for better puffing. Make sure your ingredients are fresh and yeast or flour is not expired. Generously flour the counter before rolling the dough. If the dough sticks to the counter while rolling, the pita may tear causing steam to escape so it won’t puff properly.