Easy Pitta Bread Pizza Recipe (2024)

This pitta bread pizza recipe for kids is quick and easy to make - just 5 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to bake!

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It's nearly time for another Live Kids Cook-Along over on the Eats Amazing Facebook page and this time we are making pitta bread pizzas! These fun pitta pizzas are super easy to make for a quick lunch dinner or tea that kids will love!

If you can’t make it to join us live, I'll be adding the video here on this post once it's overso you can cook along with your kids in your own kitchen at whatever time suits you best!

Update: We cooked this recipe live on 7th April, click here or on the video below to watch and cook along in your own time!

If you don't have pitta breads, don't worry, I've offered a range of different ingredient options in the recipe below, so you can adapt the recipe to suit whatever bread, cheese or pizza toppings you have in your cupboards right now.

To make cooking with the kids easier for you, you’ll also find a special printable child friendly recipe sheet towards the end of this post, as well as the usual recipe card at the very end.

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Pitta Bread Pizza

Ingredients (makes 2):

  • 2 pitta breads
  • 1 Tbsp tomato puree
  • handful grated mozzarella cheese
  • extra pizza toppings of your choice (optional)

Method:

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F/Gas Mark 4).

Prepare any toppings you want to add to your pizza. We used sliced Peperami and sliced red pepper.

Place the pitta breads on an oven tray.

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Spread a thin layer of tomato puree over the top of each pitta bread, going right to the edges.

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Sprinkle over the grated cheese, again, going right to the edges.

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Add your pizza toppings. You can arrange them in fun shapes (faces are always fun!) or just sprinkle them evenly over the pizzas - it's entirely up to you!

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Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

Leave to cool for a few minutes before serving, then serve whole or cut into slices.

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Alternative Pizza Base Ideas:

If you don't have pitta breads, try other breads for the pizza bases - unless indicated below, they all cook in the same way, for 8-10 minutes in the oven. Here are some suggested bread ideas that work really well for pizza bases:

  • English Muffins (split in half)
  • Bagels (split in half)
  • Tortilla Wraps (cook for a slightly shorter time - 5-8 minutes)
  • Flatbread
  • Naan bread
  • baguette (split in half lengthways)

What cheese can I use on my pizza?

If you don't have grated mozzarella cheese, try the following substitutions instead:

  • grated cheddar cheese
  • grated red Leicester
  • grated hard goats cheese
  • grated Edam
  • grated Gouda
  • grated Emmental
  • grated Gruyere
  • torn or grated fresh mozzarella ball
  • mini mozzarella pearls
  • crumbled feta cheese
  • crumbled soft goats cheese

What toppings can I put on my pizza?

Everyone has their favourite pizza toppings, but just in case you're looking for some fresh inspiration, try these easy pizza topping ideas:

Vegetarian:

  • sweetcorn
  • red, orange, yellow or green pepper (sliced or chopped)
  • tomato slices
  • cherry tomatoes
  • spring onion
  • red onion (rings, sliced or chopped)
  • spinach leaves
  • sliced mushrooms
  • olives
  • pineapple chunks

Meats:

  • ham
  • pepperoni
  • sliced peperami
  • chorizo
  • shredded chicken
  • chopped leftover roast lamb
  • cooked bacon
  • chopped cooked sausage
  • chopped hot dog slices

Which is your favourite combination of pizza toppings? Anything yummy that we missed off this list? Please do comment below to let us know!

As this recipe was designed for our live kids cook-along series, I’ve created an extra child-friendly recipe sheet with simpler instructions for your child to follow.Click hereor on the picture below to download the PDF file to print out your copy.

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For more easy recipes for kids with child friendly printable recipe sheets, head over to our Easy Recipes for Kids collection.

Happy cooking!

Grace

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Pitta Bread Pizza

This pitta pizza recipe for kids is really quick and easy to make and bake. Customise with your choice of toppings for a yummy lunch or dinner kids will love!

Prep Time4 minutes mins

Cook Time8 minutes mins

Total Time12 minutes mins

Course: Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Servings: 2 people

Author: Grace Hall

Ingredients

  • 2 pitta breads
  • 1 Tbsp tomato puree
  • handful grated mozzarella cheese
  • extra pizza toppings of your choice optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F/Gas Mark 4).

  • Prepare any toppings you want to add to your pizza. We used sliced Peperami and sliced red pepper.

  • Place the pitta breads on an oven tray, then spread a thin layer of tomato puree over the top of each pitta bread, going right to the edges.

  • Sprinkle over the grated cheese, again, going right to the edges.

  • Add your pizza toppings. You can arrange them in fun shapes (faces are always fun!) or sprinkle them evenly - it's entirely up to you!

  • Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

  • Leave to cool for a few minutes before serving, then serve whole or cut into slices.

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FAQs

Can you use pizza dough for pita? ›

The recipe for pita dough, like many other types of dough, very closely resembles the recipe for pizza dough; and so, one can easily be used to make the other.

What is the difference between pizza dough and pita bread? ›

The main difference between pizza dough and baked flatbread (pita) lies in the ingredients and preparation method. Pizza dough typically contains yeast, flour, water, salt, and sometimes olive oil, while pita dough often includes similar ingredients but may have the addition of yogurt or milk.

How long to cook homemade pizza at 350? ›

Although every oven is different and needs different kinds of attention, you can make a scrumptious pizza at 350 or 400 degrees. It will take around 15-20 minutes for an oven to finish baking a pizza.

Can I use pizza dough instead of bread dough? ›

While they are very similar in ingredients and they each have their specific purpose, the can be used interchangeably in most circ*mstances. In their simplest form, regular bread dough and most pizza recipes are just a basic dough recipe without too many major differences.

Can pizza dough be baked as a loaf of bread? ›

The bread can be made with a variety of pizza dough styles, but we think our Sourdough, Neo-Neapolitan or Classic Pizza Dough all work well. Make sure to prepare your dough ahead of time to ensure it rises at room temperature before firing up your oven.

What are the best breads to use for pizza? ›

Focaccia bread is a popular Italian flatbread that makes an ideal base for pizza. Thick, hearty focaccia stands up well to heavy toppings and has lots of holes and dimples to trap melted cheese and sauce. Focaccia dough is made from bread flour, olive oil, salt, yeast, and warm water.

Is pizza dough the same as Naan dough? ›

Naan and pizza dough have many similarities, but they are not the same. Naan is made of flour, yogurt, water, and a leavening agent—either baking soda or yeast. Pizza dough (like my Whole Wheat Pizza Dough) is typically made from flour, water, salt, olive oil, and yeast (conventional or sourdough).

What is the difference between flatbread and pita bread? ›

In the Middle East ever country has a form of flat bread, and it goes into Persia and India, pita tend to when cook, inflate and form the pocket you find when opening it up, so you can put falafel, shawarma and other foods in it, were naan and other Arabic flatbreads are more like a flat loaf of white bread no pocket ...

Should you Prebake pizza dough before adding toppings? ›

If you're baking the pizza in the oven, whether on a pizza stone or not, I always pre-bake the dough for 4-5 minutes before adding toppings, to make sure the pizza dough cooks crisp on the outside and soft and airy in the middle. Once you add the Pizza Sauce and toppings, return it to the oven to finish baking.

How do you crisp the bottom of a pizza? ›

A baking stone, or pizza stone, is a large piece of thick, ceramic tile that sits on the rack of your oven. By preheating the stone along with the oven to a high temperature—think in the 450°F to 500°F range—it picks up and retains a ton of heat that provides exceptional browning for your bottom crust.

Why is the bottom of my pizza not crispy? ›

The steam from the base can't escape, so it condenses on your crispy surface and turns it wet and soggy. Use a pizza stone or a pan with holes to get a crispy pizza crust. A pizza stone will keep your pizza hot and its porousness will absorb some condensation.

What is the secret to the best pizza? ›

11 Essential Tips for Better Pizza | The Food Lab
  • Pick the Right Style.
  • Remember Your Dough-Making Options.
  • For a Better Crust, Try Cold Fermenting.
  • Buy Dough If You're in a Hurry.
  • Use a Rolling Pin If You Need To.
  • Top Your Pies Wisely.
  • Get Your Oven As Hot As You Can.
  • Use a Baking Steel.

What is the best cheese for homemade pizza? ›

What is the best melting cheese for pizza? The undisputed king of meltiness for cheese toppings is mozzarella. Classic mozzarella has the ideal balance of moisture, elasticity, and fat content for meltability.

Is pizza dough the same as naan dough? ›

Naan and pizza dough have many similarities, but they are not the same. Naan is made of flour, yogurt, water, and a leavening agent—either baking soda or yeast. Pizza dough (like my Whole Wheat Pizza Dough) is typically made from flour, water, salt, olive oil, and yeast (conventional or sourdough).

Can pizza dough be used for anything else? ›

Having a ball of pizza dough to use doesn't mean you have to make a classic pizza. With these 12 recipes, you can get creative—from breakfast pizza to calzones to sweet monkey bread. Or go pizza-ish with calzone, stromboli, or pepperoni rolls.

Is pizza dough the same as stromboli dough? ›

A stromboli is an Italian-American dish that features a rectangle of pizza dough or yeasted bread dough that's topped with mozzarella (sometimes Parmesan or other cheeses) and add-ons such as cured meats and veggies, and sometimes tomato sauce too.

Can you use pizza dough flour for bread? ›

Absolutely! You can use pizza flour to make bread. Pizza flour, often labeled as "00" flour, is finely ground and has a high protein content, making it ideal for pizza dough. However, these characteristics also make it suitable for various types of bread.

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