Perfect fluffy Kuboos (Arabic pita bread)

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 20 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 35 mins

  • Servings

    8 pitas

  • Calories

    240 kcal

  • Course

    Bread

  • Cuisine

    Middle Eastern

Perfect fluffy Kuboos (Arabic pita bread)

Homemade Kuboos! This Soft and Fluffy Whole Wheat Arabic Pita Bread Recipe Uses Ingredients You Probably Already Have on Hand. Perfect Texture and Flavor. Easy to Make and Perfect for Shawarma, Sandwiches, Dips and More!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar or granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Optional: extra virgin olive oil to brush the fresh pitas and za’atar to garnish
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Instructions

Step 1: Forming the Dough

  1. In a small bowl, mix warm water (between 105°F and 115°F, or 40°C and 46°C), yeast, and brown sugar. Set aside for 5 minutes until the yeast becomes active and foamy.
  2. In a large bowl (or bowl of a stand mixer with a dough hook if you are not kneading by hand), add whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, and salt. Pour the proofed yeast mixture into the bowl and mix gently. Make sure to use a rubber spatula to scrape out all of the yeast residue and settled sugar.
  3. Mix by hand for about two minutes to form a smooth, soft dough.
  4. Add the olive oil to the flour mixture and start kneading for 4 minutes until the dough is soft, and smooth. If you are using a stand mixer, this should take 3 minutes on low speed.
  5. Cover the bowl with a moistened kitchen towel, and set it aside for an hour at room temperature, allowing it to double in size.

Step 2: Dividing and forming the pitas

  1. Once the dough has doubled in size, remove it from the bowl and transfer it onto a clean work surface.
  2. Divide the dough into 8 even portions using a knife. Shape each piece into a ball shape with lightly oiled hands.
  3. Take each ball and gently roll it out using a rolling pin until it becomes a round flatbread 6-7 inches (15-17 cm.) in diameter.
  4. Cooking Tip: You can adjust the thickness of the flatbread to your preference by rolling it out thinner or thicker. If you make it on the thicker side, it may take a little longer to cook.

Step 3: Cooking the dough to make Kuboos

  1. Heat a frying pan or cast iron skillet over medium heat.
  2. Working one at a time, place each round of flatbread dough into the dry pan and let it heat for 3 minutes on each side until it starts to puff up.
  3. Flip the flatbread using a spatula and let it heat for another 30 seconds or until it forms a pocket and puffs up.
  4. As you cook additional bread, cover the cooked kuboos with a kitchen towel to help maintain their warmth.
  5. Brush the cooked kuboos with a little olive oil for added flavor before serving.

Notes

  • Dough Tip: 
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  • If the dough feels sticky, you can sprinkle some flour on your hands to make it easier to handle.
  • Rising Tip: 
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  • If your kitchen is cold or drafty, you can place the covered bowl with the rising dough in a warm spot or near a warm oven so that it stays in the 70-84 degree range.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 240kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Sodium 147mg (6%) Potassium 141mg (4%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 3IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.003mg (0%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8pitas

Amount Per Serving

Calories 240 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 240kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Sodium 147mg 6%
Potassium 141mg 3%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 3IU 0%
Vitamin C 0.003mg 0%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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