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Easy Vegan Pita Bread

Easy Vegan Pita Bread

I absolutely love this Easy Vegan Pita Bread!  In fact, I was eating them as they came out of the pan.  I am a huge bread fanatic and after making this super simple recipe, I don’t think I would ever buy pita from a store again.

I have a few new recipes coming this week including the Falafel, Quinoa Tabbouleh and Tofu Feta that I serve these with…so check back soon for those recipes!

Easy Vegan Pita Bread

I have to tell you, these photos do not do the pitas justice because they were soft and pillowy with lots of layers. Warm right out of the pan is my personal favorite way to enjoy them, but also stay tuned for yet another recipe as I turn these pitas into spiced pita chips.

Easy Vegan Pita Bread

If you have a mixer with a dough hook, this recipe is even easier.  Of course, everything can definitely be made the old fashioned way as well.

I first create a sponge from the yeast, 1 cup of the flour and warm (not hot) water.  Let it sit until it begins to bubble, then add the olive oil, salt and remaining flour.  Knead until a smooth, but somewhat sticky dough forms. All that’s left to do is let it rise.

*A note on the yeast.  Any packet yeast will work, but I have been noticing phenomenal results with this one.  I get it in my local Safeway grocery store or even Walmart, so be sure to look for it.  My breads rise higher than I have ever seen them rise!

After that rise, punch it down, flatten it into a rectangle, cut into eight even portions and roll into a ball. Let these rise for another 30 minutes.

Easy Vegan Pita Bread

Once fully risen, you’ll see that the dough becomes quite smooth.

Easy Vegan Pita Bread

Preheat your skillet because the rest of this goes fast.  If you use a non-stick skillet, no oil is necessary. Just a dry, hot skillet.  I rolled out 4 at a time, then continued as they were cooking.  This step doesn’t take long at all. I found that the ones that puffed the best were rolled and sat for a minute or two to rest before hitting the pan.

Easy Vegan Pita Bread

At the last very last minute, I decided to pull out my iPhone and record the pitas as they cook.  I apologize in advance for the quality, but I wasn’t really planning on doing this.  I am going to make a proper video for this recipe soon. But for now, you’ll see how they puff in the pan.  Not all of them will puff.  Some will bubble and that’s okay too.

So here is what they look like.  Light, pillowy and soft.  And SO delicious.  As mentioned above, I think I ate about three of these 🙂

Easy Vegan Pita Bread

Until I get my new video up, I wanted to show you all of the layers and lightness of this bread.  I could eat this every day of my life and never tire of it!

Easy Vegan Pita Bread

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If you’ve made this Easy Vegan Pita Bread, let me know what you think!  What you enjoy them with??  Leave a comment below.

 

 

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Easy Vegan Pita Bread

Easy Vegan Pita Bread
Course Bread
Cuisine vegan
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Rise Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 pitas
Author Living Vegan Staff

Ingredients

TO CREATE THE "SPONGE"

  • 1 pkg Dry Active Yeast (2-1/4 tsp)
  • 1 c Warm Water about 90-100 degrees F
  • 1 c All Purpose Flour

TO FINISH THE DOUGH:

  • 1-1/2 tbsp Olive Oil (TABLESPOONS, not teaspoons 🙂
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 c Flour plus more for rolling

Instructions

  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook (or in a bowl if doing by hand), combine the sponge ingredients.  Allow to sit for 10-15 minutes and if it bubbles a little, you are good to go!  No activity?  You need new yeast ;(
  • Add the remaining ingredients to the sponge mixture and knead until a smooth, but somewhat sticky dough forms.  It's best not to add additional flour if you can help it.
  • Allow to rise covered in a warm place for 2 hours.  
  • Punch down the down and form into a rectangle so that you can equally make 8 portions.  Roll each portion into a ball.  I like to stretch the dough to create a smooth top and tuck the ends under the ball.
  • Allow to rise again for 30 minutes.
  • Heat a skillet and flatten each ball, rolling into rounds on a lightly floured surface.
  • In dry skillet (if using a good non-stick skillet) or with a touch of oil if you don't have a non-stick skillet, cook the pita.  Some will puff up quite a lot, some will just bubble.  This normal.  Flip when golden brown on the first side and repeat.

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20 comments

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  3. Mine didn’t puff up like yours in the pan, but boy, they sure did taste good!! My whole family enjoyed them and I will definitely be making them again. Thank you for sharing such an amazing and simple recipe. 🙂

    1. I am so glad you enjoyed them! I ended up eating about half of that stack in one sitting ;( Sooo good!

      1. We really did! We’re a family of 4, so there were definitely none left, lol! 🙂

  4. Can this recipe be made oil free?

    1. You could try to use all water, but the oil is what makes this a tender dough. There may be an oil free Pita recipe out there, but I haven’t seen it yet. There are other flatbreads out there however that simply use flour and water. I’ve also seen flatbreads made with sweet potato. I did find this one. Not quite a Pita, more of a naan bread. https://www.elephantasticvegan.com/vegan-oil-free-4-ingredient-sesame-naan/ In the meantime, I am going to investigate this further and hopefully bring you and oil-free recipe soon 🙂


  5. The flour quantity in this recipe is way off. 2 cups to finish the dough is too much, and I had to throw it out because the dough was so dry. Even at 1.5 cups it still didn’t get sticky.

    1. Hi Shana, I’m not sure what went wrong with yours. I’m sorry it didn’t work out for you. I have made these many times with the same recipe (as have many readers) without issue. I just can’t explain it without having been in the kitchen with you. I do hope you’ll try again sometime though 🙂

      1. I think some people just scoop the flour and it always ends up being packed in to the measuring cup and too much , try using a scoop to fill your measuring cup .


  6. I just made this and it is amazing! I made a mini-pizza with homemade pizza sauce and mushrooms – divine ? Thank you so much for posting!!!

    1. Yum, that sounds amazing! I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe 🙂

  7. I’m wondering how far ahead of time these can be prepared. Is a day ahead okay? Thank you.

    1. I don’t see that being a problem. You could just warm them up prior to serving 🙂

      1. Thanks so much for getting back to me so quickly. Trying to plan a dinner menu for friends who enjoy the vegan life-style. The pita bread will go well with what I have planned. Thanks again, Diana


  8. OH WAU really amazing! 🙂 Thank you very much for the recipe. Pity not to add photos. They were great and fluffy. If they are getting bigger, they can be filled. I am going to try to replace the water for a vegetable broth right now. Simona and tomáš from Slovakia 🙂

    1. I’m so glad you enjoyed them and thank you for the lovely comment 🙂 I would love to hear how they turn out with vegetable broth if you try it!

  9. Thank you for sharing this recipe, excited to try it! However, I think the total time should be updated to include rise time.


  10. Amazingly simple. I altered it a little; 1c all purpose unbleached in the mixer then added 2c whole wheat in the second step. Let rise in the oven that was preheated to 170 and then turned off for about 45 minutes. Turned out perfect and delicious. Thank you!

    1. So glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

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