Homemade pita recipe yielding 18-19 pitas, showcasing a blend of cultures reflected in Israeli cuisine. This recipe utilizes ingredients like flour, sugar, yeast, and warm water to create soft and fluffy pitas perfect for various meals.
1: In your mixer bowl, combine yeast, sugar and water to proof. Add your oil and turn on your mixer.
2: Slowly add in your flour and baking powder. Let your mixer work your dough for about 10-12 minutes until it’s soft and fluffy.
3: Cover the dough for 5 minutes.
4: Transfer your dough to a lightly floured surface and knead by hand for a few minutes, adding more flour if sticky.
5: Transfer your dough to a large bowl, lightly oil the top, cover it, and let it rest for 1-1.5 hour.
6: After resting, separate your dough into small balls, about 100g each, and place them on a well-floured surface.
7: Preheat a non-stick pan on medium heat. Roll out your first ball evenly to about 1/2 inch thick, ensuring it is not sticky.
