Homemade Pita Bread Recipe - Quick and Simple Recipe

Pitta or Pita Bread is a round pocket bread that is predominant in the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Cuisines. Traditionally called as khubz (ordinary bread) it is similar to the Indian flat puffed flatbread (Phulkas ) which is also a bread of the common man. It can be made in various shapes and sizes, although if you are going to use it as a pocket for filling then the circular shape is preferred.  

Traditionally and even now in most middle eastern countries, the bread is prepared in the tannur which is similar to the brick oven or the modern tandoor. Pita bread is baked in the oven at very high temperatures (450F / 250C) causing the flattened bread to puff quickly, retaining moisture and softness. Different countries use the bread differently, some along with dips, some use it to fill in with pockets and others bake such that there are no pockets.

Note: here is the Instant Active Dry Yeast I am using for these recipes. Always keep the opened yeast in the freezer section. 

Serve the delicious Pita Bread along with Tabbouleh, Falafel and Hummus for lunch or dinner.

Here are few more homemade bread recipes for you to try:

1. Turkish Pide Recipe - Crusty Bread with Sesame Seeds
2. Homemade Pita Bread Recipe - Quick and Simple Recipe
3. Manakish Zaatar (Traditional Lebanese Spiced Pita Bread)