I’ve never been a huge billowy bread fan but I adore flat breads and thin doughs that are designed to show off their fillings. These Homemade Pitta Bread Pockets are just amazing. When I made them for the first time, I wasn’t expecting them to be such a huge hit. The kids were begging for more which is possibly the only downside to this recipe – They will disappear quickly. Of course, the option is always to bake a double batch and freeze some if you won’t use it all.
This is a recipe that has taken quite a while to perfect – Over the years, I’ve attempted pittas a few times but have never been completely happy with the end result. Until now.
The magic is definitely when the pitta starts to rise in the oven. There is always that momentary element of panic that perhaps it won’t actually happen but there it is.
PITTA BREAD
| Serves | 8 |
| Prep time | 1 hour, 20 minutes |
| Cook time | 8 minutes |
| Total time | 1 hour, 28 minutes |
| Meal type | Bread, Lunch, Side Dish |
| Misc | Child Friendly, Freezable, Pre-preparable, Serve Cold |
| Occasion | Barbecue |
INGREDIENTS
- 250g Plain Strong White Flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 packet sachet of yeast
- 160ml tepid water
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (Plus extra for kneading)
DIRECTIONS
| 1. | |
| In a large bowl (I use a metal bowl) add the flour. Add the salt & Yeast to the side of the bowl so they do not touch | |
| 2. | |
| Pour in most of the water (Keep a little to one side just in case you do not need it all) and mix together with your fingertips | |
| 3. | |
| Bring together in a dough and remove from the bowl. Oil the worktop and knead for 10-12 minutes – you will feel that the dough goes from lumpy and sticky to smooth and stretchy | |
| 4. | |
| Leave in a warm place in an oiled bowl (I use the same one as I used earlier that has been washed) for 1 hour. It will double in size | |
| 5. | |
| Preheat the oven to 220C. Knead the dough again for 2-3 minutes to get rid of most of the air. Break the dough into 8 balls and roll out into a teardrop shape – I use 2 oven trays to place them on | |
| 6. | |
| Bake for 5-8 minutes until they are just starting to go golden | |
| 7. | |
| Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack. Eat the same day | |
Nothing beats homemade in my opinion, but I have never made my own pita bread before – I am so excited to try this!
It’s always a great idea to bake at home rather than getting store bought stuff . Love the recipe you’ve shared here!
I never tried this kind of bread before, where does it originate from? Maybe i can go to a restaurant to try it out and experience the taste!
I agree with the above comment. Always better to make at home than buy in stores. Your mini pita breads look very good.
These must taste so good and they’d be ideal on the Christmas buffet table with some olives and houmous. Mmm.
Oh my gosh they look delicious and the fact that they’re homemade makes it even better! I’d eat a whole batch!
Ooo I do love a good bit of pitta bread. Goes well with hummus. Ideal for a festive buffet xx
These are fabulous! Definitely going to be giving these a go. I love pitta bread. Especially with melted cheese!
These look absolutley delicious, would love to try and ,make these
I’m going to get my mini Baker on with these- they’d make a good after school snack with hummus
I have tried these before but they didn’t puff up. I am going to try your recipe and I bet they will puff up nicely!
Other than in school I’ve never made my own bread, but I like pittas and flatbreads like you too x
They look so light and airy. I really need to master a GF version! x
That’s what I call perfect looking pita breads! Lovely!
OH YUM OH YUM OH YUUUM! I really love pitta breads, and I have the house to myself tomorrow and all the ingredients! I am so trying these, thank you!
Homemade pitta is such a fantastic thing to make. I love watching them puff up so quickly in the oven, and they do keep for a day or two, too – perfect for packed lunches!
I have never given this a go but I like the idea of being able to watch them puff up x
It kind of reminds me of nana bread. But this looks easy to make! I need to try it soon.
I love PITTA BREAD POCKETS!!! These look like they would be amazing too!
Some brilliant ideas here, I am trying to shake up our meal planning
I’ve never even thought about making homemade pittas before! I thought it would be really tricky, but actually this recipe seems pretty simple to follow. May have to give it a whirl! x