Homemade Pita Bread

Name: Homemade Pita Bread
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 1 h 13 min
Yield: 8 Pitas
Ingredients: 1 cup lukewarm water; 2 teaspoons dry active yeast; ½ teaspoon granulated sugar; ½ cup whole wheat flour; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil

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Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Rise Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 13 mins
Servings
8 Pitas
Calories
181 kcal
Course
Bread
Cuisine
Mediterranean

Homemade Pita Bread

Gemma White

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This homemade pita bread is soft, fluffy, and full of authentic flavor! Yes, you can buy pita bread at the store, but a freshly baked pita tastes so much better and will make your home smell absolutely delicious. Everyone will want to know what you are making!

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Ingredients

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1 cup lukewarm water
2 teaspoons dry active yeast
½ teaspoon granulated sugar
½ cup whole wheat flour divided
2 cups all-purpose flour divided
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil

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Instructions

Add the water, yeast, and sugar to the bowl of a mixer and whisk until the yeast and sugar are dissolved. Stir in ¼ cup wheat flour and ¼ cup of all-purpose flour. Once combined, cover and set in a warm spot for 15 minutes or so. The mixture should become nice and bubbly, which is your sponge.
Stir in the remaining whole wheat flour, one ¼ cup of all-purpose flour (leaving ½ cup for dusting),salt, and olive oil. Mix until a shaggy dough forms. Dust lightly with flour and use the dough hook to knead in the bowl for 1-2 minutes on low speed.
Dust a clean surface with a little flour and transfer the dough. Knead by hand for a few minutes until it becomes smooth. It should still be a little tacky, so be careful not to knead too much flour into it. Place in an oiled bowl and turn the dough to ensure it’s covered with the oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and set aside to rise until doubled in size, about an hour.
Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a floured surface. Divide it into eight equal portions and form them into balls. Cover and let the dough balls rest for 10-15 minutes.
Use a rolling pin to roll the balls out on a lightly floured surface until they are about 8-inches in diameter and roughly ¼ inch thick, and set aside until ready to cook.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add a teaspoon or two of olive oil and use a clean kitchen towel or a paper towel to wipe the oil around the inside of the pan and soak up any excess oil. Place one rolled pita dough into the pan and cover with a lid for 30 seconds. Flip the pita over, cover, and cook for an additional 1.5-2 minutes. Fli, cover, and cook once more for about 1 minute.
Remove the cooked pita to a clean kitchen towel and cover while you cook the remaining pitas.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 181kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 295mg (12%) Potassium 89mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 0.4g (1%) Vitamin A 1IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.01mg (0%) Calcium 9mg (1%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Pitas

Amount Per Serving

Calories 181 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	181kcal	9%
Carbohydrates	31g	10%
Protein	5g	10%
Fat	4g	6%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	3g	15%
Sodium	295mg	12%
Potassium	89mg	2%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	0.4g	1%
Vitamin A	1IU	0%
Vitamin C	0.01mg	0%
Calcium	9mg	1%
Iron	2mg	11%