Eggless Pita Bread with The neat Egg

The perfect companion to your favorite hummus, these puffy and pillowy homemade pitas are easy to make with The neat egg and so much better than the store-bought options.

Embark on a journey of homemade goodness with our Eggless Pita Bread recipe, where the charm of this Middle Eastern staple meets the simplicity and compassion of a vegan kitchen. Picture warm, fluffy rounds of pita, fresh from your oven, ready to cradle your favorite fillings or serve as a perfect accompaniment to your favorite dips. This culinary adventure celebrates the art of bread-making without the use of eggs, offering a vegan twist to a classic that’s both delicious and versatile.

In this recipe, we’ve crafted a dough that achieves the perfect balance of softness and elasticity, ensuring each pita pocket puffs up beautifully in the oven. The absence of eggs doesn’t compromise the authenticity of the bread; instead, it enhances the purity of flavors, creating a canvas for a variety of plant-based delights.

What makes this Eggless Pita Bread even more special is its inclusivity—crafted with consideration for those with food sensitivities, such as an egg allergy. Now, everyone can revel in the joy of savoring delicious pita bread without any concerns about allergens.

Whether you’re a seasoned vegan chef or a novice in the world of plant-based baking, our Eggless Pita Bread invites you to partake in the joy of creating wholesome bread from scratch. This versatile bread is not just a vessel for your culinary creations; it’s a testament to the simplicity and joy that comes from nurturing your own kitchen with plant-based goodness.

Join us in savoring the satisfaction of tearing into a warm, freshly baked piece of Eggless Pita Bread—a delightful union of simplicity, flavor, compassion, and inclusivity. This recipe is more than just bread; it’s an invitation to embrace the art of vegan baking and discover the magic that happens when ingredients come together to create something truly special. Get ready to elevate your kitchen experience with the wholesome bliss of our Eggless Pita Bread, where everyone, regardless of food sensitivities, can enjoy the delicious journey!

Makes 8 Pita Breads

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Ingredients

  • 1  .25 ounce package active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 neat egg, prepared according to package instructions
  • 1 ¾ teaspoons salt
  • 1 ¾ to 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

Directions

  1. Place yeast into the bowl of a stand mixer and add 1 cup water and 1 cup flour.
  2. Whisk together and let stand for 15 minutes.
  3. Pour 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil, The neat Egg, and the salt into the yeast mixture.
  4. Add 1 ¾ cup flour.
  5. Using the kneading attachment, mix at a low speed for 5-6 minutes until the dough forms a slightly sticky ball. If the dough sticks to the sides of the bowl and a little more flour, up to ¼ cup.
  6. Turn dough out onto a floured work surface and form into a ball. Remove the dough from the bowl.
  7. Using a paper towel, coat the inside of the bowl with ¼ teaspoon olive oil.
  8. Add the dough back to the bowl and coat the dough in oil by wiping it on the edges of the bowl.
  9. Cover the bowl and allow the dough to rise until doubles, about 2 hours.
  10. Remove the dough from the bowl, place it onto a floured countertop.
  11. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces.
  12. Form each piece into a ball.
  13. Cover the 8 balls with lightly oiled plastic wrap and let rise for 30 minutes.
  14. On the floured countertop, gently press each ball out, forming a ¼ inch thick flat pita.
  15. Heat a skillet to medium-high and add the remaining olive oil to the pan.
  16. Cook each pita until browned, flip and cook the other side until browned.
  17. When cooled, dip into your favorite hummus and enjoy!

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