Honey Pita Bread

Whether you're digging into a hearty falafel, gyro, or just tearing and sharing with hummus and marinaded olives, a chewy, warm bite of pita is key to a great Mediterranean meal. We were inspired by our new Taste the Mediterranean box to create a recipe that pairs perfectly with the products you'll find in this box.

To make it at home, it just takes a little bit of effort and patience. With simple ingredients like Saratoga Olive Oil Company Portuguese Olive Oil and Hayden Flour Mills Bread Flour, and Wildflower Honey, you'll get that restaurant-worthy pita on the table in just under two hours. 

Total Prep time: 30 minutes | Total Proving Time: 1 hr 15 min - 1 hr 45 min | Yield: 8 pieces

Ingredients: 

• 2¼ tsp (1 packet, 7 g) Active dry yeast
• 1 cup (240 g) Warm water (105–110°F / 40–43°C)
• 1 Tbsp (21 g) Honey
• 3 cups (360 g) Hayden Flour Mills Bread flour
• 1½ tsp (9 g) Salt
• 2 Tbsp (28 g) Saratoga Olive Oil Company Cobrancosa EVOO 

Instructions

1. Activate the yeast

Stir together the warm water, honey, and yeast.
Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.

2. Make the dough

Add olive oil and salt, then mix in the flour.
Knead 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Dough should be soft and slightly tacky, not sticky.

3. First rise

Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise 60–90 minutes, until doubled.

4. Shape

Divide dough into 8 equal pieces.
Roll into balls, cover, and rest 10–15 minutes.
Roll each into a 6–7 inch circle, about ¼ inch thick.

5. Cook

🔥 Stovetop (best puff)

• Heat a dry skillet over medium-high. 
• Cook 30–45 seconds until bubbles form
• Flip and cook 30–60 seconds until puffed
• Optional quick final flip for color

Keep cooked pitas wrapped in a towel.

🔥 Oven

• Preheat to 475°F / 245°C with a hot baking sheet or stone
• Bake 2–3 minutes until puffed

Foodie Box Love Notes & Tips

• Use a pizza cutter to slice into triangles and serve alongside hummus, whipped feta, and crisp, raw veggies.
• While still warm, brush with extra olive oil and finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for an extra-luxurious touch.
• Turn it into an easy weeknight pita pizza: spread with marinara sauce (we love the options in our Artisanal Pasta box), top with fresh mozzarella, and bake at 400°F for about 10 minutes. Finish with torn basil and serve immediately.