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    Home » Recipes » Bread

    Lebanese Pita Bread

    Published: Apr 5, 2024 by Neriz · This post contains some affiliate links.

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    This Lebanese Pita Bread recipe is a delicious, no-fuss way to have an all-around bread for all your meals.  Plus, it’s so easy to prepare it without a mixer — give it a try!

    Two flatbread from Lebanon, fresh out of the oven.

    Homemade Lebanese pita bread plus traditional Lebanese falafel?  Now, there’s a perfect match. 🙂

    Yes, you can prepare the dough in advance; just place it in the refrigerator — and yes, you don’t need a stand mixer to make it.

    See?  There is no other reason why you cannot try this pita bread recipe from Lebanon.

    Just remember, they are best served warm.  Absolutely delicious!

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    Ingredients

    All the ingredients you need to make Lebanese pita at home.
    • Flour – you must use bread flour to make this Lebanese pita recipe.
    • Yeast – as always, I use active dry yeast.
    • Honey – go for the clearer one, not the dark honey.
    • Milk – whole cream milk is excellent for making Lebanese flatbread.
    • Salt – just use your favorite brand.
    Slices of Lebanese pita with olive oil and rolling pin next to it.

    Preparation

    Start making Lebanese pita by combining yeast with warm water, then set aside.

    Yeast and water for making traditional pita bread from Lebanon.

    Combine the flour and salt in a stand mixer bowl.

    Combining the dry ingredients for making Lebanese flatbread.

    Add the milk, honey, and yeast mixture (once it’s ready).

    Combining all the ingredients for making Lebanese flatbread.

    Mix until you get a smooth flatbread dough.  Form it into a ball and place it in the bowl.

    A smooth dough for Lebanese flatbread for proofing.

    Cover with a kitchen towel and set aside until it doubles in size.

    Preheat your oven to 230°C (450°F).

    Divide the dough into six smaller portions.  

    A portion of Lebanese flatbread for rolling out.

    Use a rolling pin to form each portion into a round shape with about 8 inches (20 cm) diameter.

    A rolled out dough for Lebanese flatbread, with a rolling pin next to it.

    Brush the dough with some water and place it on a baking tray.

    Place the tray in the oven for ten to twelve minutes, or until the top turns golden.

    Remove your Lebanese pita bread from the oven and serve — enjoy!

    A closer shot of the golden top of flatbread from Lebanon.

    Helpful tips

    • Every oven is different, so you might need to bake your Lebanese flatbread for less than ten minutes (or more).
    • If you have a pizza stone, use that instead of a regular baking tray.  You would need to preheat your oven longer, but I still think it’s worth it. 🙂
    • Roll each portion of Lebanese pita on a baking sheet.  This makes it easier to transfer to a baking tray or pizza stone.
    Inside the puffy Lebanese flatbread, with another one cooling on the rack.

    What to serve with Lebanese flatbread?

    Just about any dish that needs bread. 🙂

    That includes soups, finger foods, and even main dishes, where you need to wipe the sauce off your plate.

    Or you can have it with your favorite dip for a snack.

    Trust me, the possibilities for serving this pita bread from Lebanon are endless — so try it this weekend! 

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    Lebanese pita bread fresh out of the oven, ready for serving.

    Lebanese Pita Bread Recipe

    This Lebanese Pita Bread recipe is a delicious, no-fuss way to have an all-around bread for all your meals.  Plus, it's so easy to prepare it manually — give it a try!
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    Course: Bread
    Cuisine: Lebanese
    Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Resting Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 2 hours hours 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 297kcal
    Author: Neriz

    Equipment

    • Digital weighing scale
    • Pyrex Measuring Cups
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Mixing Bowls
    • Stand Mixer
    • Rolling Pin
    • Rectangular Baking Tray
    • Pizza Stone
    • Baking Paper (Parchment Paper)

    Ingredients

    • 10 grams yeast (.35 ounce or 2 & 1/4 teaspoons)
    • 175 ml water (2/3 cup), warm
    • 15 grams honey (.55 ounce or 1 tablespoon)
    • 450 grams bread flour (15.90 ounces or about 3 cups)
    • 10 grams salt (.40 ounce or 1 & 1/2 teaspoons)
    • 130 ml milk (1/2 cup), warm

    Instructions

    • Combine yeast with warm water, then set aside.
    • In a stand-mixer bowl, mix flour and salt.
    • Add the milk, honey, and yeast mixture (once it's foamy) and mix until you get a smooth dough. 
    • Form the dough into a ball and place it in the bowl.
    • Cover with a kitchen towel and set aside until it doubles in size.
    • Preheat your oven to 230°C (450°F).
    • Divide the Lebanese flatbread dough into six portions.  
    • Use a rolling pin to form each portion into a round shape with about 8 inches or 20 cm diameter.
    • Brush the top with water and place it on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
    • Place the tray in the oven for ten to twelve minutes, or until the top turns golden.
    • Remove your Lebanese pita bread from the oven and serve — enjoy!

    Notes

    • Cook’s Tip #1:  If you have a weighing scale, I suggest using that to measure all the ingredients — for absolute measurements.
    • Cook’s Tip #2:  Every oven is different, so you might need to bake your Lebanese flatbread for more than twelve minutes (or less than ten).
    • Cook’s Tip #3:  Roll each portion of Lebanese pita on a baking sheet.  This makes it easier to transfer the bread to the tray for baking.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 658mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg
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