Pita Bread

Takes 165 minutes | Serves 12 |

Ingredients

180 ml warm water
2 tsp active dry yeast
1 tbsp sugar
500 g flour
1.5 tsp sea salt
45 ml extra-virgin olive oil
2 dl whole-milk Greek yogurt

Steps

Preparing the Dough

• Combine water, yeast, and 1 teaspoon of sugar in a medium bowl. Let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
• In a large bowl or stand mixer, mix flour, salt, and remaining sugar. Add yeast mixture, oil, and yogurt. Mix and knead until soft and slightly sticky, 7 to 10 minutes.
• Transfer dough to an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 2 hours.

Baking

• Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
• Divide dough into 12 balls, cover, and let rise 20 minutes.
• Roll balls into 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick circles. Place on baking sheets an inch apart.
• Bake until puffy and lightly browned, about 8 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.