Fresh pita bread

This homemade pita bread (with pocket) has a fantastic, slightly tangy, and yeasty flavor combined with a chewy and pillowy texture.

Four minutes in the oven is all that it takes. My Pita Bread recipe is very easy to make, a yeast-leavened flatbread originating in the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern countries dating back over 4000 years!

Pita bread is one of those things (like English muffins, like soft pretzels) that most people simply don't think of making. "It's too hard. It won't work. They won't puff up." Not true! This is just a simple white bread recipe cooked in an unusual way. They will puff up; honest. And fresh, golden pita bread, hot from the oven, is a revelation; it makes those packaged pitas pale (literally) by comparison.

Once you learn how easy it is to make homemade pita bread you won't ever want to go back to the store-bought versions! Follow along with this easy step by step guide and let's make the best soft, fluffy pita bread together.

This Greek pita recipe is pillowy soft, fluffy, and tender, making it the perfect base for virtually any Mediterranean meal. Use it for gyros, dips, or even as a twist on your regular sandwich wrap.

Making homemade pita bread is cheap and easy! After experiencing warm, soft, and plush pita right off of the skillet, you'll never want to go back to the storebought kind ever again.

This divine combination of pillowy soft, freshly made pita bread served warm with tangy, creamy and zesty tzatziki sauce will make you grateful for your Greek ancestors. This recipe for Pita Bread with Tzatziki Sauce can be prepared alone as a snack or enjoyed as a base to a gyro, falafel or hearty Greek salad.

This Greek chicken gyro recipe is easy to make, full of flavor, and perfect for a family dinner. Plus, the chicken keeps well in the fridge and freezer so you can enjoy chicken gyros for days to come.

Try one of these pita wrap recipes when you need a quick and simple meal. Ideas include both sweet and savory ideas.