Homemade Lebanese Pita Bread Dough
Soft, stretchy, and wonderfully light, this Lebanese-style pita dough comes together with just six pantry staples. It's the perfect base for wraps, dips, or flatbreads straight from your oven or stovetop. Once you make it from scratch, you'll never go back to store-bought!
🛒 Ingredients
8 servings
- 500 g (4 cups) all-purpose flour
- 50 ml (3½ tbsp) olive oil
- 250 ml (1 cup) warm water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ tablespoon fine salt
- 1 packet (10 g / 2¼ tsp) active dry yeast
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Directions
- 1
Combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl, stirring well to distribute evenly.
- 2
Slowly pour in the warm water while stirring — hold back a little water to adjust consistency later.
- 3
Add the olive oil and begin working the dough with your hands until it comes together into a shaggy mass.
- 4
Turn the dough out onto a work surface and knead vigorously for about 5 minutes.
- 5
The dough should feel soft and slightly tacky — if it seems stiff, add the remaining water a splash at a time.
- 6
Keep kneading until the dough is completely smooth and pulls cleanly away from your hands and the surface.
- 7
Shape into a ball, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and rest for 30 minutes in a warm spot before using.
💡 Chef's Tip
Don't rush the kneading — it builds gluten and gives the dough its characteristic elasticity. A stand mixer with a dough hook (6–8 min on medium) works great if you want to save effort.
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