Pita Bread with toppings similar to a Mediterranean pita sandwich (shredded cabbage, onions, parsley, sauce, and cheese). Here is a full homemade recipe so you can recreate the same result. 🍞🥙

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Homemade Pita Bread (Soft & Puffy)

Ingredients

For the dough

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 cup warm water (about 110°F / 43°C)

• 2 tsp active dry yeast

• 1 tsp sugar

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tbsp olive oil

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Step 1: Activate the yeast

1. In a bowl, mix:

   • warm water

   • sugar

   • yeast

2. Let it sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.

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Step 2: Make the dough

1. Add:

   • flour

   • salt

   • olive oil

2. Mix until dough forms.

3. Knead 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

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Step 3: First rise

• Place dough in an oiled bowl.

• Cover and let it rise 1 hour until doubled.

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Step 4: Shape

1. Divide dough into 8 balls.

2. Roll each into a 6–7 inch circle (about ¼ inch thick).

3. Let rest 10 minutes.

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Step 5: Cook the pita

Heat a very hot skillet or pan (no oil).

1. Place one dough round in the pan.

2. Cook 1–2 minutes until it puffs up.

3. Flip and cook 1 more minute.

The bread will inflate like a balloon . 🔥

Stack them in a towel to keep soft.

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Simple Filling (Like the picture)

Ingredients

• shredded cabbage

• finely chopped onion

• chopped parsley

• shredded mozzarella or feta cheese

• tomato sauce or spicy red sauce

• optional: grilled chicken or falafel

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Quick Sauce

Mix:

• ½ cup tomato sauce

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 clove garlic (minced)

• salt

• paprika or chili

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Assemble

1. Cut open the pita pocket.

2. Add cabbage, onion, parsley.

3. Add cheese.

4. Spoon sauce inside.

5. Add meat or falafel if desired.

🥙 Serve warm.