הסוד לפיתה רכה ותפוחה בבית

The Secret to Soft, Puffy Pita at Home | Claire Saffitz

In this episode, Claire Saffitz shows how to make homemade wood-fired pita bread in an outdoor oven. Using a high-hydration dough and intense heat, these pitas puff beautifully, creating a soft interior and lightly charred exterior that’s impossible to replicate in a standard oven.

Claire walks through every step of the process, from mixing a 70% hydration pita dough to shaping, proofing, and baking directly on the hot surface of a wood-fired oven. The result is tender, airy pita bread that’s perfect for wraps, dipping, or serving alongside grilled meats and vegetables.

This recipe uses a blend of whole wheat flour and bread flour, instant yeast, olive oil, and honey for flavor and structure, making it approachable while still delivering bakery-level results at home.

Whether you’re cooking in a pizza oven, wood-fired oven, or adapting the method for high-heat baking, this episode breaks down what makes pita puff and how to achieve that iconic pocket every time.

Homemade Woodfired Pita

Makes 8

113g whole wheat flour

450g bread flour, plus more for dusting

11g teaspoons kosher salt

1½ teaspoons instant yeast

394g room temperature water (70% hydration)

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the bowl and dough

1 tablespoon honey

Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:10 Ingredients & Special Equipment

02:38 Make the Dough

09:18 Divide & Pre-Shape

13:05 Roll out the Dough

16:20 Bake

21:26 Serve

22:59 Cat cam