Homemade Pita Bread No Yeast
“An easy recipe for homemade oven-baked pitas that anyone can make, and it’s so much fun to make with kids!”
Meital Guttman
Original Recipe Author
There are a few things in life more fun than baking! Kneading the dough with love and watching it puff up in the oven is nothing short of amazing.
If you want to bake the popular Middle Eastern bread known as pita, try this recipe for homemade pita bread with no yeast! It’s easy, quick, and delicious!
Frequently Asked Questions:
Homemade Pita Bread No Yeast
Should I bake the pitas in a convection oven?
Yes, it should be convection-baked for air circulation.
Should I flip the pitas over while they’re baking?
There’s no need to flip them over as the convection oven already circulates the air. It’s important to keep the oven’s door closed while the pitas are baking.
Can I bake the pitas in a brick oven or on coals?
Of course! It’s actually highly recommended because it’ll leave a natural smokey taste.
Featured Review
“I was sitting by the oven like a little girl to see how they puff up.
I make many types of dough but never made pitas.
My daughters loved it!”
Tehilla Dahan
Homemade Pita Bread No Yeast
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. flour (1 kg)
- 2 tbsp. dry yeast
- 1 tbsp. salt
- 1 tbsp. sugar
- 6 tbsp. olive oil
- 1½ cups warm water
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients and knead them into a dough. Then, let it rise for an hour.
- Divide the dough into smaller bits and form them into balls, then put them on a floured work surface.
- Allow the balls to rest for 15 minutes, then roll them out into pita shapes using a rolling pin. Make sure not to roll them out too thin because they’ll buff up in the oven.
- Move the pitas into a baking pan lined with parchment paper, and let them rest for 10 minutes.
- Bake the pitas at 400°F (200°C) for a few minutes until they puff up and change their color.
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