Pita Bread
If you've got plain flour, instant yeast and sugar, you're most of the way to this Middle Eastern vegan: about 55 minutes of cooking across 6 steps. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 6 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for oven and steamer. At easy difficulty across 6 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening. As written, the ingredients are plant-based.
What you'll need
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Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Combine the flour, yeast, sugar and salt in a bowl, then add the warm water and olive oil and mix to a rough dough.
- Knead on a lightly floured surface for about 8 minutes until smooth and springy, then cover and leave in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- Knock back the dough, divide into 8 equal balls, cover and rest for 15 minutes so the gluten relaxes and they roll out easily.
- Roll each ball into a round about 5 mm thick, keeping the thickness even so a pocket can form, and let them rest for another 10 minutes.
- Heat a baking stone or heavy tray in an oven preheated to 250 C, then bake the rounds 2 or 3 at a time for 3 to 4 minutes until they puff up into balloons and the tops are just set.
- Wrap the baked pitas in a clean cloth as they come out so they stay soft and the steam helps keep the pockets open, then serve warm.
You'll use: Oven Β· Steamer
What to serve with Pita Bread
- Basbousa Dessert
- Chicken Shawarma Chicken
- Kofta Beef
- Labneh Starter
Tips & common questions
How long does Pita Bread take to make?
About 55 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 6 steps and 6 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Pita Bread vegan?
Based on its ingredients, this recipe contains no meat, fish, dairy or egg, so it looks vegan-friendly. Always double-check labels on packaged items.
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Pita Bread is an original Middle Eastern recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Falafel is everywhere in Israel. Delicious deep-fried chickpea paired with hummus, Israeli salad, other Middle Eastern treats, is served as a burger in a pita bread. Falafel is safest bet for vegetarians.jpg by Mohammad Shad Siddiqui, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top β how we source recipes.