Quick Pittas
There’s something deeply comforting about fresh bread — the smell, the warmth, the sense that you’ve created something wholesome from just a few simple ingredients. But let’s be honest… few of us have the time (or patience) to wait hours for dough to rise and loaves to bake. That’s where these Quick Pittas come in — my go-to when I’m craving that homemade bread feeling without the commitment.
Made with spelt flour, these pittas are light, nutty, and far easier to digest than standard white flour versions. They puff up beautifully in the pan or oven, turning golden and soft — perfect for tearing, dipping, stuffing, or just eating warm with a little butter (because let’s not pretend that’s not the best bit).
I love them alongside soup, piled high with roasted veggies and hummus, or used as the base for a lazy, last-minute pizza. They’re the kind of recipe that quietly becomes a staple — no fuss, no fancy equipment, just honest food that makes you feel good.
Because sometimes, cooking isn’t about perfection or presentation. It’s about those small, nourishing wins — the quick, fresh, homemade things that remind you that you’re doing a great job of taking care of yourself and your people. And if that comes in the form of a fluffy, warm pitta… even better.
SERVES
8 portions
ACTIVE PREP
15 MIN
OVERALL TIME
90 MIN
5g Fast Action Yeast
150ml Lukewarm Water
250g Plain Flour (we used Spelt), plus extra for dusting
1 tsp Salt
2 Tbps Olive Oil
1: Warm your 150ml water and then add the yeast, let it dissolve for 5min.
2: Combine the flour, salt, olive oil and yeast water in a bowl and then continue to mix with your hands to form the dough.
3: Then knead the dough for a few minutes, and then put it in a bowl, cover and let it rest somewhere warm for 1 hour.
4: Dust your work surface and then divide the dough into 6-8 balls and then roll out each one (no thicker than 5mm).
5: Place in preheated pan (no oil - low to medium heat) and watch the bubbles rise and then flip. Then repeat with all the pittas and eat them while they're hot and fresh!
1. Do not use out of date yeast or a opened pack (if using fast action yeast). I've found that this doesn't produce as much air in your dough and so they don't become very good pockets.
2. If the mixture is sticking to your hands when you start to knead, then add a little more flour... but not too much as the wet to dry balance when making bread is crucial.
NO
SUGAR
NO
DAIRY
NO
GLUTEN
NO
EGGS
Tip: The more rise in the dough, and the more bubbles in the pitta in the pan, the better the pocket!
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