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How To Reheat Pita Bread [Tested Methods]

I share the very best way to reheat your leftover pita (after experimenting with 8 techniques!).
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Course: Ingredient
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: how to reheat pita bread, pita, pita bread, pitta, pitta bread
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 4 minutes
Servings: 1 person
Calories: 275kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Gas stove

Ingredients

  • 1 portion pita bread
  • 1 portion olive oil optional

Instructions

  • Brush both sides of the pita bread lightly with olive oil (optional).
  • Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet on a medium-high heat.
  • Put the pita bread into the skillet.
  • Sprinkle a few drops of water (½ a teaspoon) around the outside of the pita bread and then cover the pan with a lid.
  • Heat the pita bread for 20-30 seconds on each side.
  • Take the pan off the heat and flip the pita a few times on the naked flame of the hob to crisp the outside*

Notes

*optional, see reheating on an open flame in the main post for more information.

Nutrition

Serving: 100g | Calories: 275kcal