Homemade Pita Bread Recipe

I’ve got great memories of making sandwiches with my dad using pita bread and stuffing it up with as much lettuce, tomato and lunch meat as possible. Learn how simple it is to make this homemade pita bread and serve it up to friends and family.
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Ingredients for this recipe:
• 1 ½ cups warm water (110° to 115°)
• 1 packet of active yeast
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
Makes 14 pitas
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Rise Time: 2 hours
Procedures:
1. Add the water, yeast and 1 tablespoons of sugar to a stand mixer and whisk using a hand whisk until it is combined. Let sit for 5 to 7 minutes or until a raft has formed on the top.
2. In the meantime, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar, flours and salt until combined.
3. Pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil into the stand mixer along with the dry flour, sugar and salt ingredients.
4. Place on the hook attachment and mix on low speed for 8 to 10 minutes to knead.
5. The dough should be smooth, and you want the dough to be a little sticky, but you still may need to add in a bit more flour to get it to the right consistency.
6. Coat with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and place in a container and cover with a lid or towel and let sit for 2 hours or until doubled in size. See note below on resting trick.
7. Remove the dough and place on a lightly flour dusted surface and press to form a rough rectangle.
8. Cut the dough into 12-14 pieces and then taking each piece of dough keep folding it under to form a smooth dough ball.
9. Roll each dough ball out on a lightly flour dusted surface until it’s about 1/8” to 14” thick and 6” to 8” in diameter.
10. Place on a cookie sheet tray lined with parchment paper or just on parchment paper on your countertop and cover with a towel and allow to rest for 20-25 minutes.
11. Cook on a preheated pizza stone or sheet tray in the oven at 550° and cook for 1 to 1 ½ minutes per side until dark brown marks are formed onto the dough and so it puffs up into a hollow ball.
12. Repeat the process until all the dough balls have been cooked. See note below and alternative cooking method.
CHEF NOTES:
• How to Reheat: The best way to warm up pita is to wrap it up in foil or in a pan with a lid and place it in the oven at 350° for 4-5 minutes or until warm.
• Make Ahead: You can make this bread up to 1 day in advance and heat up before serving.
• How to Store: Place covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
• How to Freeze: Place covered in the freezer for up to 1 month.
• You may use 100% all-purpose flour in this recipe.
• When the dough is done kneading it should be smooth and spring back when pressing down, and if you pinch it, it should stick a bit to your fingers.
• For a little rising trick place your covered bowl of dough in the oven with only the oven light on as it will act as a perfect proofing environment.

[@Nezeo]

This is the best pita Bread and I have tried out a lot of recipies!! Very tasty, even without filling. Here are the metric measurements that I personally used: 350 ml water 7 grams dry yeast 30 grams sugar 440 grams all purpose flour 90 grams whole wheat flour 10 grams salt 30 ml olive oil I actually used teaspoons and tablespoons where it says so in the descriptionbox but I converted it for whoever needs so. I mixed the ingrediënts at the beginning with a electric mixer and then kneeded the dough by hand for 10 minutes and worked out fine. Baked them for 5 minutes total in the oven at 250 degrees Celsius, on a cookie sheet, 4 at a time.

[@kenmorinaka1562]

Thanks for the metric conversions, Zeo. .

[@susanvarghese1579]

Thanks ❤

[@elizabethmccutchen5863]

I find that you AP flour weight is off by quite a bit, from the bag mine is 120 grams per cup = 360 grams in total.

[@elizabethmccutchen5863]

After mixing this dough with 360 grams (3 cups) of AP flour and 90 grams of whole wheat, it was extremely wet, your suggested 440 grams was probably closer to correct than my calculation. I hope I didn't ruin the process with a very long mixing time while I did all of the small corrections that it required to get a dough that I could work with.

[@Nezeo]

@@elizabethmccutchen5863 how did it eventually turn out?

[@thealexvision]

I think the last time I wrote a KZbin review was > 10 years ago, but I just had to say, thank you so much! This was a wonderful tutorial! Now I can make pita bread to eat with the hummus you showed us to make. You're the man!

[@eldrienadsilva3385]

Tried this recipe! The proportions are spot on! I kneaded it by hand and it was no mess and very easy to put together. 10/10 would recommend this to anybody! Thank you so much, good sir! The bread was so soft. 😊

[@y2nsamy2nsam3]

Thanks for letting us know it works...going to try this on Tuesday

[@timbaker1320]

Very much same recipe an older teacher told me how to make it. I was in highschool then and this was in the late '70s. Turned out perfect the first time I tried. This is the only way I know how to make it.

[@timbaker1320]

Lettus, tomatoes, garbonzos, olives, mayo I think was the filling.

[@sc00badive]

I made this pita bread today. It was the first time I've ever made pita. I used my sourdough starter in the recipe, which was a modification to the original, and I ran out of time and had to put the dough in the fridge for 3 days before I was able to make it. After all that abuse, it still made wonderful pita. It puffed up and tasted fantastic! 12 pitas don't sound like much but it really is a lot of bread! I had it with Hummus, greek salad, and Falafels. A middle eastern feast! Thanks Billy!

[@chocolatevegangirl1056]

I’ve tried several of your recipes now and everything turns out perfect real talk...when it’s done it’s done..no salt needed..just perfectly seasoned ready to eat food every time..great job chef!🥰

[@khargoosh847]

Chef Billy you are the best bread maker! Thank you very much.

[@rontavakoli-JD-MBA]

I love this tutorial. great product chef. well done with your easy to follow instructions for a superb outcome. Pita just might be my all time favorite bread

[@ma.luisabyrd7130]

Thank the Lord I found you chef!!! Yum!! I remember buying by these pita pocket sandwiches from Sydney, Australia. They filled them with hummus, tomato, seedless cucumber and whatever meat want to add(chicken, lamb or beef) topped off with alfalfa sprouts!! I can recreate these once more!! Thank you!! 🥰🙏🏼

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Thank you!!

[@cristinaambert5395]

your recipes are worth keeping ! i tried your country bread recipe and its what i use for our weekly bread supply:) i am over the moon today that i found this perfect pita recipe . it perfectly bloomed when i cooked it and its so magical to see it! thank you for sharing!!!

[@hobsonnancy]

I made pita for a dinner last night. How satisfying it was to see each pita balloon up on my skillet. Thank you for this recipe which is certain to be repeated many times.

[@Lafangalilo]

I made this today and it’s yummy! Great for novice like me! Thanks Chef for sharing the recipe! My parents loved it and will make for my granny when I get a chance to visit her soon 🙏🏻. We loved it! I’m making it again haha😊

[@alexandrachavez1132]

I'm fairly new to the bread making game and haven't used anything except bread flour and active yeast (the elders tell me it's the best)! This is the first recipe I've found that explicitly states you CAN use bread flour and you CAN use active yeast instead of instant for pita bread. Much appreciated and will be trying this recipe tonight!

[@annechou1385]

Your video is great, your instruction is short and clear! Thank you!

[@jamessv5020]

Homemade bread is the best. I learned -- was forced to learn -- how to make bread soon after this COVID-19 thing started. We couldn't get the bread we wanted from our local grocery. And now that we found that making bread is so much simpler than we thought the family can't get enough.

[@ChefBillyParisi]

It’s the best

[@balannaidoo3152]

Thank you for your kindness, and helping to make our pitabread, very much appreciated

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Thanks for watching

[@PinkFlmingos]

Thanks for this recipe! Came out great and it was easy to put together.

[@karenclaud4616]

I usually put a cast iron griddle on the bbq outside for cooking pita or naan. I’ve got this dough rising right now. Excited to have it for dinner!

[@TheReturnOnInvestmentTeam]

Your voice-over is soothing and easy to follow. Not a fan of KZbinrs that rush through the ingredients. Lost count of how many times I’ve had to rewind some videos. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@user-mp7hd3fi8m]

I made this today for my husband and he loves this a lot. He eats pita breads every morning, and he said ‘this is better than matket’!!. Thank you for great recipe.

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Awesome

[@rarunms]

I succeeded in second attempt. No wheat flour, used only all purpose flour. It came out really well. Very soft and tasty. Five Stars for this recipe.

[@paulasimson4939]

Made this today and it was superb! You explain and show each step so clearly. I can't understand why you don't have more subscribers. Your channel is gold!

[@ChefBillyParisi]

So nice of you, thanks for watching and glad it worked out!

[@lisaharms9387]

Heck yeah he is Grrreat!! :)

[@ben.reddington]

What happens if I don't add any sugar?

[@lidiaadobato7822]

I love pita bread and I can't get where I live. Will try your recipe and if the bread swells I'll think it a miracle and be back to bow to you. Thanks!!

[@Johnnybananass-_]

3 or 4 weeks in and this recipe and the Pita never ceases to be the winner of the dish, !

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Awesome

[@joecarl9353]

You make that look soooo easy. Thanks,I sure love good pita bread

[@thefjchannel]

great recipe and easy to follow!!! thank you!!

[@lisahidlay4563]

Just made these for the first time today! They turned out great! Thanks Chef for your great videos and teaching!

[@bmbrooklyn]

Great recipe and step by step instructions. Thanks 😊

[@valerietipton2241]

I watched your video for two reasons. 1-Your video was recorded on my birthday! 2-I have been making Naan for a few months while staying home for the pandemic and have been wondering about making Pita as well. I LOVE IT! Pita looks so much easier than Naan and I can't wait to make my first batch. Thank you for the great birthday present.

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Thanks for watching and Happy Birthday!

[@Thehomemakingbookworm]

I’ll have to try this recipe out!! Thanks for the awesome video

[@maidaharugay]

Pita bread is love! Thank you Chef!

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Yes!

[@drphibesrises]

When I was in elementary school every Thursday my Mom would make pita bread in the oven. My school was literally across the street so I could walk there and back.She would time it ao when I got home I would have hot pita bread with butter. Great memories and nothing better than homemade.

[@kavitaluthra3104]

Thanks Chef 💕Made Pita bread today,it turned out perfect 🌷

[@lucapass2757]

This was a very good recipe. I made it on the stovetop and it turned out very nicely. It did not have a great pocket, but the texture and flavor were incredible. Thank you chef

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Thanks for giving it a shot

[@sophiefabre527]

The best recipe ever!!!! Thank you for sharing

[@kristouche40]

Thank you soo much for this recipe, and for showing the step so clearly! First time I made such delicious Pita bread! Looking forward to try all your recipes...!

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Awesome!

[@angelahoughton8211]

Just made these today they turn out great👍

[@MarieChuy]

perfect recipe, I prepared them and them were super delicious thanks for sharing.

[@AttommicDog]

This guy's technique is on point. Everything he does is what I have learned through trial and error -lots of errors. Just follow his lead and save yourself from ruined bread. He is right, these home hade Syrian breads make the best sandwich pocket.

[@cindystrother7710]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WRITING OUT YOUR YUMMY DELICIOUS RECIPE AND DIRECTIONS UNDERNEATH SO WE CAN HAVE THEM FOR LATER THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@ChefBillyParisi]

👍👍

[@mariammaatouk179]

I tried this recipe - and it was successful! I think this recipe should be forgiving as I halved the quantity and struggled to adjust given that the recipe was not given in grams. But I still managed to get the puff while heating the pitta! Worth noting this is mostly tasty on the same day (or at least for me). Thanks a lot for the recipe, was really happy that it worked well for me the first time I tried making pita bread!

[@thefreg]

Superb! Came out perfectly

[@isabellanicotera]

Ciao from Italy. Love your recipes. From scratch, simple and yummy. Right up my alley!

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Thank you so kindly!!

[@tatiqc]

Your recipe will go directly to my kitchen notebook. Worked perfectly. Thanks!

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Fantastic

[@JewelsOnTheRun]

I made this tonight it was a huge hit! Thank you!!

[@OruMarunadanKitchen]

Very nice presentation. That’s what I call a fine job! Looks delicious and tempting! keep up the good work. 👌👌👌👌👌

[@glory32170]

Thank you so much for nice recipe and kind video~! I'll try to make it!!

[@chefgusfurkon]

Nice recipe, I love the combine of two different flour. Thanks

[@user-so5vj8qq9l]

Thanks for super detailed bread recipe

[@victoriac1010]

I tried this last night because I love your recipes, Chef, and the no-fail way in which you demonstrate them. I re-watched this video several times. I used your exact recipe. Unfortunately, though the yeast created a beautiful 'raft,' when I added the dry ingredients, this was like soup. I actually free-handedly added about two more cups of white flour before I got to the soft, sticky texture I knew should be correct. Even then, the dough stll stuck to the bottom of the bowl. As a result, I chose not to hand-knead, although I prefer that. Anyway, It could be due to any number of things, but after following the rest of the directions precisely, it rose beautifully, and these turned out to be delicious. They were a bit tough due to the excess flour. I will try them again using less water, as I live in Florida and it could be a humidity factor. Otherwise, my recipe was identical! Lightly oiling my hands helped in pulling it out after the first rise. Thank you for this delicious bread, Chef! Tips on cutting and shaping were such a plus!! I feel more confident that trying several more batches may achieve the perfect pita.

[@cliffcasey4794]

With the quality of recipe and the videos that you make, soon you will have over a million subscribers, I bet !

[@janetrodriguez914]

I just subscribed to your channel today. I found you last night and have been looking through some of your recipes. Think I’m gonna love it. Good job! I love pita bread so I’ll try this out soon.

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Thanks so kindly!

[@rommelcruz3651]

Why is a pita bread such a simple food yet soooo delicious!! Nice video, thanks!!

[@ChefBillyParisi]

So good!!

[@tonimcclure6546]

As always your recipes don't disappoint! Yummy and fun. So much better to do it on the stove top. I did not burn my eyebrows this time!!! Haha. Thank you so much for your fun and creative teaching. I enjoy cooking along with you! Blessings!!

[@chloegarriti7427]

Can’t wait to try it out

[@0163268617]

Love this recipe! Especially I love pairing it with your yummy hummus recipe!! Thank you :)

[@Maplecook]

Love this channel! Subscribed!

[@chenn3234]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@meronkeleme8660]

As always, thanks for your beautiful recipes. ❤

[@tarot_esoterica_with_erin]

Great clear instructions with a dash of cheerleader- excellent- thanks!

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Thank you so kindly!!

[@lebohangphakisi6178]

Definitely will try it

[@jiang311]

The explanation is very detailed and clear. Rich expression and humor. Thanks for sharing

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Thanks for watching!

[@helenasasportas3855]

Amazing I did two of your recipes and with a lots of success houmous think it came out amazing thank you and I love how you explain I just love it ❤

[@dionneappuhamyge25]

I am a new subscriber. I love the aesthetic of your videos. Everything is done perfectly. You deserve at least 10 million subs. So happy I subscribed to you and can't wait to try out some of your delicious recipes 😍

[@ChefBillyParisi]

That is so nice, thank you so kindly for the encouraging words and of course for the sub!

[@z.a.r.777]

It's my favorite. Thank you chef 👨‍🍳

[@danieljoubarne806]

Hey chef followed the recipe and the pitas were amazing. Thank you.

[@mrs.cleanthumb8318]

Thank you for adding measurements, so many chefs dont ! 💜

[@bijalsangani4546]

Really good recipe for making pita bread .. thankyou 👍

[@joanedwards3654]

would be trying this soon

[@P8uyan]

That's easy to learn. Thank you

[@azirezaei8818]

Made it today it was great . best pita bread ever . Thanks

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Fantastic

[@cloverajazz6743]

i love kneading dough with my hands its very therapeutic

[@julieolaguera8977]

Wow looks delicious, im gonna try it.Thnk you Chef.

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Hope you enjoy

[@noraariq7220]

I love it watching from Philippines

[@losgallegodedios7733]

I’ve always prefer naam to pita bread. Until now. How easy and how delicios. Perfect bread for my falafel. Thank you so much

[@Johnnybananass-_]

Dont look anywhere else on the internet foe pita recipes, hands down this is the best recipe out there, I've tried others and had little success but this is the magical one that yields perfect soft pillowy pita every time, its the kind of recipe that raises the bread from a side to a star of any dish,

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Appreciate the love!

[@faithatamako4626]

Thanks for the video. Seen so many videos on pita bread recipe, but not oven cooked, so I thought that pita bread cannot be cooked in the oven. But, thanks you made this video. I prefer the oven baked recipe because of its even done output. More so, I was actually hoping to take a bit, but you beat me to it 😁 Have a prosperous forthcoming New Year 🎆🍾

[@nickkambitis5340]

I put mine in the toaster after the oven or the bbq. My dad had a Greek restaurant which I worked in from the age of 8. ( slave labour I know!! ) great tutorial as always

[@kingakiss-johnson734]

Yum! I will have to try it

[@sriprabhakrishnan4704]

Wow.!!! .. It looks so easy.... Thank you sir..

[@mirandajackson5176]

I do not have any whole wheat flour currently. Looked through the comments in case anyone used only all purpose flour for the whole recipe. Looking forward to it! Thank you for your detailed instructions!

[@mirandajackson5176]

The pitas were a hit with the fam! Sadly many did not puff up, but I will keep perfecting my technique. Thank you for a great recipe!

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Thanks for giving it a shot

[@williamshreeve3195]

Great... I got to try this.

[@MrCuteEmo]

Wow super amazing video . I made today the same exact way as you using the mixing machine too but double the recipe and waited 1 1/2 hours for the dough to rise, it's the best pita bread I ever had. I strongly recommend it.

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Thanks for giving it a shot!!

[@mariofendy8892]

Im trying this today thank you for sharing your recipe. 👍

[@francismajor3530]

Thanks for your recipe videos, man. The pitas came out awesome. Conveniently, your hummus recipe was shown right after this video so I made that as well. Ended up with a lot of hummus leftover but it will get eaten.

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Nice work!

[@notvangogh]

So easy and so so tasty!!!!!

[@ChefBillyParisi]

So good!!

[@hasanghodrati7326]

Very nice, thank you! By the way you look like a really nice guy, God bless you!

[@emad365]

Nice & easy recipe and great presentation. I wonder if I can keep some of the dough in the fridge to bake later in the week . Or do you have bake it all the same day?

[@kayrabey1344]

I like the cook top because unless it’s winter the oven will heat up the house to much. Arizona even in the mountains it gets hot here, lol

[@jossrock6458]

Thank you for the recipe.

[@FauziahTastyRecipe]

the most easy way of making this pita bread is using a pan to raising up the bread.. simple.. thank you for sharing.

[@lindaparker6102]

Awesome video!

[@paramitabanerjee4103]

Awesome, thank you

[@lydiageorge4306]

Great recipe, will try and make it

[@ChefBillyParisi]

So good!!

[@LifeRNhungrynursetravels]

Looks amazing’

[@rupashreehalder9960]

Ohhh just wonderful 👍👍

[@titusemilius9936]

THANKS BILLY ..... HANDSOME CHEF . IT IS EASY TO FOLLOW

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Thanks for watching

[@adam3d851]

Best Pita on the tube right here.

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Thank you kindly

[@winfly886]

Look so yummy!

[@lilyhannshanns3484]

I have tried to do like that. Is amazing this bread.❤❤❤

[@loyolaquicano2595]

Thank you si much , you are the best !!!! Have a wonderful time 👍👍👍😘😘🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@ChefBillyParisi]

Thank you too