Homemade pita pockets are superior to any store-bought variety. They're soft, fluffy, aromatic, and the most delicious pita that you will ever eat. Pita dough is the easiest to make and very inexpensive. This recipe makes 10 pitas to use for filling with your favorite things: gyro, chicken, falafel, and even tuna fish. Set them out alongside dips and veggies and enjoy!
Lightly grease a large bowl with 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil and transfer the dough to the bowl. Toss to coat in oil and cover with plastic wrap. Set aside in the warmest room of your home to rise until doubled in volume. About 1 hour.
05Preheat the oven to 525 °F, 270 °C.
06Cut the dough into 10 equal portions.
07Lightly flour your work surface and roll each portion of dough out into about 6-7-inch circles. Keep their thickness even. Use as much flour as needed to roll them out evenly.
08Line 3 baking trays with parchment paper and sprinkle some semolina flour on top if desired.
09Place 3 pitas on each baking tray.
10Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and allow it to rise for 30 minutes.
11Bake the trays in the preheated oven for approximately 4 minutes or until the pockets are formed.
12Transfer the pitas to a plate and serve immediately.
13Leftover pitas can be stored in an airtight bag or container and kept in the freezer or the refrigerator until ready to use.