Pita Bread Instructions

Dissolve the yeast in ⅓ cup lukewarm water. Combine flour and salt in a large bowl and mix well. Pour in the yeast solution, then slowly add the remaining water stirring constantly.

Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic. If necessary, add a little flour or oil. Cover the bowl with a dish towel. Let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, then knead for several more minutes and divide the dough into 10 balls.

Roll out each ball on a floured surface until you have a round disk about ½ inch thick. Cover the pita rounds with a cloth and let them rise for another 30–60 minutes.

Bake the pitot in an oven preheated to 430°F (225° Centigrade) for a few minutes until they turn light yellow. Serve with hummus, falafel, or salad!

Note: You may brush the pitot with egg yolk before baking. Then sprinkle them with sesame or poppy seeds or with coarse salt. Bake until golden brown.