This easy Pita bread is a soft and delicious flatbread perfect for serving your favorite Mediterranean dishes such as Lamb Shish Kebab or Haydari (Turkish Yoghurt Dip).

It is extremely easy to make, vegan friendly and taste much better than shop-bought ones. There are many ways to use this versatile bread.

This is all you need to make this easy Homemade Pita Bread. You can see the full list if you click on 👇 "learn more" button.

To make the dough, Add the water, sugar and yeast to a large bowl. and stir. Leave it for 10 minutes until it forms bubbles.

Add the salt and flour, mix until forming a soft and sticky dough. Turn the dough on a lightly floured surface and knead it until smooth but slightly sticky.

Cover the dough with a clean kitchen cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled the size up.

Divide the dough into 6-8 equal pieces and turn them into balls. Place them few centimetres apart from each other and lightly sprinkle with flour.

Shape them into the desired size using a rolling pin, cover with a kitchen cloth and let them rest again for another 10 minutes before proceeding to cook.

Heat the pan and lay one pita dough in the pan. Cook for 30 seconds or until it starts forming bubbles then flip it with a tong.

Flip it again carefully and cook for a few more minutes until the other side is cooked and hopefully formed a pocket!

Serve pita bread with your favourite dips and kebabs. Click on 👇 "learn more" for the full recipe with step-by-step pictures and instructions.