If you love homemade flatbreads and tortillas, you need to try this Lebanese bread recipe. It’s a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional flatbread. It’s easy to prep, and it’s the perfect vehicle for all the toppings and fillings.
Why this recipe works
Perfect texture and flavor. The texture of this bread is flat, pliable, and airy in the middle. It’s savory and mild tasting, making it the perfect vehicle for anything. Easy to make. Just five ingredients and 10 minutes is all you need to make your own homemade bread. Versatile. It’s great for dipping in hummus or baba ghanoush, salad wraps and sandwiches, or even as a quick quesadilla. Healthy. With very little fat and some added fiber (hello, whole grains!), these are fabulous slow-releasing carbs.
Ingredients (and substitutions)
This Lebanese pita bread is so easy to make and uses simple bread making staples. Here is what you’ll need:
Active dry yeast. Makes the bread rise. Avoid using old yeast as it can affect the leavening of the bread. Water. To activate the yeast. Use warm water for the best texture of bread. Granulated sugar. It feeds the yeast and doesn’t add much sweetness to the bread. Bread flour. While all-purpose or whole wheat flour works, bread flour gives this homemade bread a lighter texture and a more refined dough. If you can’t find bread flour, regular all-purpose flour works fine. Olive oil. A touch of oil in any bread recipe helps with texture. Salt. To balance the overall flavor.
How to make Lebanese bread
These pitas may look incredibly fancy but I promise they are so quick to whip up.
Tips to make the best recipe
Use high-quality flour: Your bread will be chewy and flavorful if you use high-quality flour. Opt for anything labeled ‘bread flour’ or ‘baker flour’. Enjoy the bread warm: Unlike other kinds of bread which typically should be cooled before slicing/serving, Lebanese bread is perfect to enjoy hot out of the oven. Don’t open the oven door: Let the bread bake without checking up on it- you can see if its ready through the glass. Opening it up will deflate the bread and make it a little tough. Don’t overmix the dough: Overmixing will develop too much gluten, and stretching the bread will be affected.
What to serve with Lebanese bread
Like any good bread out there, this particular kind pairs well with almost anything. Here are some ideas to get you started-
Stews– Some dahl, carne guisada, and crawfish etouffee are all international hybrids begging this bread to dip into it! Curries– While some naan is more traditional, Lebanese bread is just as delicious and perfect for mopping up the flavorful sauces. Pair this with some chicken tikka masala, paneer tikka masala, or a lamb Rogan Josh. Protein– Keep things simple with plain protein, like an air fryer chicken breast, pork chops, or salmon. Soup– Classic and simple, we love this with some chicken soup, broccoli cheddar soup, or a simple asparagus soup.
Storage instructions
To store. Leftovers will remain fresh at room temperature in an airtight container or plastic bag for up to 3 days. To keep it longer, store it in the fridge for up to one week. To freeze. Leftover bread can also be frozen in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 6 months.
More homemade bread recipes you’ll enjoy
Protein bread Keto bread Coconut flour bread Naan
