How To Make The Best Pita Bread At Home

Put yeast, and sugar in a small bowl and add warm water. Stir and let it rest for 5 minutes

Mix all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, and salt. Then add the yeast mixture, olive oil, and the remaining water together. Stir with a wooden spoon

Put on a floured surface and knead the dough by hand for 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Make a big ball

Oil the bowl with olive oil and put the dough in the bowl. Cover the dough with olive oil as well. Put some cling film on the bowl and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.

Take the dough out of the bowl and knead it through on a floured surface. Cut into 8 pieces and roll them into 8-inch pita about ¼ thick. Cover with cling film and a wet towel and let it proof for another 25 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 500?/250? and preheat a pizza stone as well. Let the oven heat for an additional 10 minutes to make it extra hot. It helps to let the heat puff up the pita

Pick up a pita and turn it upside down on the pizza stone before you put it in the oven. Let it bake between 3 to 4 minutes. Do not overbake or it will go dry.

Take the pita(s) out of the oven and store them in a dishcloth while you bake the other pita bread

Heat a cast iron skillet on high heat. Char one pita at a time in the skillet for about 30 seconds per side. Cover in a towel until all pitas are charred

Serve immediately