This recipe guides you to create soft and fluffy pita bread at home, perfect for sandwiches or dipping.
Add the warm milk, olive oil, sugar, salt, flour, and yeast to your bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer.
Ensure the milk is warm but not hot to activate the yeast effectively.
Select the dough cycle on your bread machine and let it run until the dough is ready.
Check the dough after a few minutes of mixing to ensure the consistency is correct; it should be slightly sticky.
Once the dough is ready, let it rest in the machine for 10 minutes.
Resting allows the gluten to relax, making the dough easier to work with.
Divide the dough into 10 equal portions and shape each into a ball.
Use a kitchen scale for precise portioning if desired.
Roll each ball on a floured surface into a circle about 6 inches in diameter.
Flour your rolling pin to prevent sticking.
Place the rolled-out dough circles on a greased baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and cover with a clean towel. Let them rise for 30 minutes.
Covering the dough prevents it from drying out during the rise.
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
A hot oven is key to achieving the puffed-up texture of pita bread.
Bake the dough circles for 5-7 minutes until they puff up and are lightly golden.
Avoid overbaking to keep the pita soft and pliable.
Cool the baked pita bread on a wire rack before serving.
Cooling on a rack prevents condensation from making the bread soggy.
