Cheese-Stuffed Pita Bread with Roasted Peppers

By Ethan ParkerAug 9, 2026

These Cheese-Stuffed Pita Bread with Roasted Peppers are an extraordinary alternative to a grilled cheese sandwich, featuring a crispy exterior and a gooey, melted interior. The addition of roasted red peppers introduces a delightful flavor and vibrant color to the filling. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or as a snack, these stuffed pitas are fun to prepare and delicious to eat. The experience of watching the dough puff up like a balloon adds to the charm of making homemade pita bread.

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Prep 30 minCook 30 minTotal 60 min10 servings

Instructions

Mix all the pita dough ingredients in a bowl to bring the dough together.

Knead for 15 minutes by hand or 10 minutes with a stand mixer and the hook attachment.

Place the dough in a clean bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let proof for one hour in a warm environment or until it doubles in size.

Use a fork to mash the roasted red pepper into small pieces. Mix with the mozzarella and cream cheese to make the filling.

Remove the dough from the bowl and flatten it to remove air.

Weigh the dough and divide it into 10 equal parts.

Flatten each piece of dough and fill with a generous amount of filling.

Fold the edges of the dough towards the inside and flip to have the union against the surface.

Roll it around to help seal the bottom.

Flatten each piece slightly and place it on a baking tray.

Repeat the process with all the pieces.

Cover the tray and let the pitas proof for 40 minutes in a warm environment or until they double in size.

Preheat a large pan over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.

Place 2-3 pieces of dough on the hot pan and flatten them slightly with a spatula.

Cook for 4 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 4 minutes.

Repeat with all the pitas.

Cheese-Stuffed Pita Bread with Roasted Peppers

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Breakfast Lunch

Cheese-Stuffed Pita Bread with Roasted Peppers

Name: Cheese-Stuffed Pita Bread with Roasted Peppers
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 360 g all-purpose flour; 180 ml lukewarm water; 1.5 tsp sugar; 7 g instant yeast; 3 tbsp olive oil (plus more for cooking); 1.5 tsp salt; 65 g roasted red pepper (optional); 300 g grated or granulated mozzarella; 50 g cream cheese (at room temperature); salt (to taste); pepper (to taste)

By Ethan ParkerAug 9, 2026

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Prep 30 minCook 30 minTotal 60 min10 servings

Ingredients

Servings10

•360 g all-purpose flour
•180 ml lukewarm water
•1.5 tsp sugar
•7 g instant yeast
•3 tbsp olive oil (plus more for cooking)
•1.5 tsp salt
•65 g roasted red pepper (optional)
•300 g grated or granulated mozzarella
•50 g cream cheese (at room temperature)
•salt (to taste)
•pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1
Mix all the pita dough ingredients in a bowl to bring the dough together.
2
Knead for 15 minutes by hand or 10 minutes with a stand mixer and the hook attachment.
3
Place the dough in a clean bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let proof for one hour in a warm environment or until it doubles in size.
4
Use a fork to mash the roasted red pepper into small pieces. Mix with the mozzarella and cream cheese to make the filling.
5
Remove the dough from the bowl and flatten it to remove air.
6
Weigh the dough and divide it into 10 equal parts.
7
Flatten each piece of dough and fill with a generous amount of filling.
8
Fold the edges of the dough towards the inside and flip to have the union against the surface.
9
Roll it around to help seal the bottom.
10
Flatten each piece slightly and place it on a baking tray.
11
Repeat the process with all the pieces.
12
Cover the tray and let the pitas proof for 40 minutes in a warm environment or until they double in size.
13
Preheat a large pan over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
14
Place 2-3 pieces of dough on the hot pan and flatten them slightly with a spatula.
15
Cook for 4 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 4 minutes.
16
Repeat with all the pitas.