# beginner baking

Stack of freshly baked pita bread on a wooden board
Recipe

Homemade Pita Bread (That Actually Puffs)

The first three batches of pita I made never puffed, and I nearly quit. This seven-ingredient dough takes about an hour and 35 minutes start to finish, needs no special equipment, and comes out soft, chewy, and pocketed. Here's exactly what changed everything.