Classic Homemade Pita Bread
Classic Homemade Pita Bread bakes up into soft, chewy rounds with light, airy pockets perfect for stuffing. A brief rest lets the dough relax, enhancing tenderness while gentle handling promotes a dependable puff in the oven. Serve warm with dips, as a wrap for grilled meats or veggies, or alongside soups and salads for lunch or dinner.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Homemade Pita Bread, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 46 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 74
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Sprinkle the yeast over warm water in a mixing bowl and let it sit until a creamy foam forms, about 5 minutes. Mix in 2 cups of flour, the salt, and the shortening; beat with a fork for 2 minutes. Stir in as much of the remaining 1 1/2 cup flour as needed.
- 2
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, kneading in more flour if the dough is sticky. Shape into a ball, cover with a kitchen towel, and let rest in a warm place for 15 minutes.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
- 4
Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces; flour your hands and roll each one into a ball. Cover the dough balls with a kitchen towel and let rest for 10 minutes. Flatten the balls into rounds on a floured surface, cover with a kitchen towel, and rest for 10 more minutes. Gently roll each dough ball on a floured surface into a circle about 6 inches across. Arrange the pita breads in a single layer on ungreased baking sheets.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the pita breads puff, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the breads with a spatula, return to the oven, and bake 2 more minutes. Cool on wire racks before cutting the pita breads in half and gently separating the tops and bottoms to create pockets for filling.
- Calories 160.3 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 3.91 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 33.67 g 12%
- Total Fat 0.27 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.16 g High --
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 11.27 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 1.83 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 5.12 g --
- Added Sugars 1.04 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 0.89 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.86 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 3.28 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.65 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Classic Homemade Pita Bread is made with 5 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, All Purpose Flour, Salt, and Shortening. Each serving provides about 160.3 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Homemade Pita Bread made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, All-Purpose Flour, Salt, Shortening, Water. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic Homemade Pita Bread?
- About 40 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 160.3 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Homemade Pita Bread easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 5 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Classic Homemade Pita Bread healthy?
- Classic Homemade Pita Bread has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 160.3 calories and 3.91 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. It contains Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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