Israeli Pita Bread Recipe
Discover the recipe for Israeli pita bread, a traditional bread, fluffy and easy to make at home. Ideal with hummus, falafel or your favorite fillings.
Equipment
- 1 Stand mixer
- 1 Spoon
- 1 Clean kitchen towel
- 1 Rolling Pin
- 1 Baking tray
- 1 Baking gloves
- 1 Conventional oven
Ingredients
- 1 kg White flour
- 1.5 tbsp Dry yeast
- 1 tbsp Kosher salt
- 2 tbsp Brown sugar
- 3 cups Water (can be warm)
Instructions
- Sift the flour into the bowl of a stand mixer and add the yeast, then mix to combine.
- Attach the dough hook to the mixer and set it to a low speed.
- Gradually add the sugar, olive oil, salt, and finally the water, mixing slowly until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
- Let the dough rest for 10 minutes. Place the dough in a bowl that has been lightly greased with oil. Cover it and leave it in a warm spot for 60–90 minutes, or until it has expanded to twice its original size.
- Deflate the dough by pressing down on it to remove any trapped air. Then, cut it into 15 equal pieces and form each piece into a round ball.
- Arrange the dough balls on a floured work surface or a large tray. Drape a towel over them and allow them to rest for 15 minutes for a second rise.
- Preheat the oven to 480°F (250°C) and place a baking sheet upside down in the oven. This will act as a baking stone, reaching high temperatures to help the pitas rise properly.
- Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper, then arrange the flattened dough balls on top.
- Remove the hot baking sheet from the oven (be careful!)
- Bake the pitas for 3–4 minutes until they puff up. Then, turn them over and bake for an additional 1–2 minutes. Keep in mind that baking times can vary depending on your oven, so keep a close eye on them!
- Allow the pitas to cool under a towel to prevent them from drying out, ensuring they remain covered at all times.
- These pitas are best on the day they are baked (you probably won’t have any leftover anyway, since they are so good!). Enjoy!
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Notes
Once your pitas are ready, cut them in half to reveal the pocket and stuff them with any of your favorite Israeli foods including hummus, falafel, tahina, or even steak or chicken. Close your eyes and pretend you’re sitting in the old city of Jerusalem or on the beach of Tel Aviv while you’re eating. It will be so good you’ll believe you’re there! B’tevaon.