Super Easy Sourdough Pita Bread

A stack of freshly baked Super Easy Sourdough Pita Bread, soft, fluffy, and slightly golden, ready to be served.
Time
Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 7 mins Rest Time: 6 hrs Total Time: 6 hrs 37 mins
Cooking Temp 250  C
Servings 12
Best Season Suitable throughout the year, Winter, Fall
Description

Ingredients
  • 500 g bread flour
  • 80 g whole wheat flour
  • 348 g water (for 60% hydration)
  • 230 g sourdough starter (active and bubbly)
  • 60 g neutral oil
  • 19 g sugar
  • 15 g sea salt
Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients in a stand mixer and knead with a dough hook on medium speed for 4 minutes. Cover and rest for 10 minutes, then knead again for another 4 minutes.
  2. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise for 4–6 hours at room temperature (or overnight in the fridge). For cold weather, briefly warm the oven to 150°C, turn it off, and place the bowl inside.
  3. Divide the risen dough into 12 pieces, roll into balls, and let rest for 10–15 minutes. Roll each ball into a ¼-inch thick circle on a floured surface to resemble a sourdough pita bread.

  4. Let the sourdough pita bread rest for 30–45 minutes (optional) while preheating the oven to 250°C (500°F) with a baking stone or inverted baking sheet inside.

  5. Bake the sourdough pita bread for 5–7 minutes until puffed and golden. Cool on a wire rack before serving.