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Easy Homemade Garlic Pita Bread – Soft & Buttery

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Soft, buttery homemade garlic pita bread that’s quick and easy to make. Perfect for dipping, wrapping, or enjoying straight out of the oven.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (240ml) warm water (about 110°F/43°C)
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons (7g) active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4–5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
  • Flaky sea salt for finishing

Instructions

  1. Proof the yeast: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water and honey (or sugar). Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix the dough: Add 2 cups of flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms. Add olive oil and continue mixing. Gradually add remaining ½ cup flour until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
  3. Knead: Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. First rise: Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm spot for 30-40 minutes until doubled in size.
  5. Make garlic butter: In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, and dried parsley. Mash with a fork until smooth. Set aside at room temperature.
  6. Shape pitas: Punch down dough and turn onto a floured surface. Divide into 8 equal pieces (about 70g each). Roll each into a ball, then flatten into a ¼-inch thick disc.
  7. Second rise: Place shaped pitas on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover loosely with towel, and let rest for 15 minutes.
  8. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) about 5 minutes before second rise is done.
  9. Bake: Bake pitas for 6-8 minutes until puffed and lightly golden on the bottom.
  10. Brush with garlic butter: As soon as pitas come out of the oven, brush generously with garlic butter while still hot. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
  11. Serve warm: Let cool for 2 minutes before serving.

Notes

Don’t skip the yeast proof. Brush garlic butter immediately after baking. For freezing, don’t brush with butter before freezing; brush after reheating.

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