Pita Bread

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Place a puffy little Pita Bread alongside any of your favorite Middle Eastern or Mediterranean dishes for a satisfying meal.

Prep Time

1 hr 45 mins

Cook Time

3 mins

Total Time

1 hr 48 mins

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 221 kcal

Course: Bread

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
3/4 teaspoon sugar
1 cup water 110°F, lukewarm
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

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In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in lukewarm water. Add 1/2 cup flour and whisk to form a loose mixture. Let sit in a warm place for 15 minutes until bubbly.
Add the salt, olive oil, and remaining flour to the yeast mixture, stirring until the ingredients come together into a rough, sticky dough. Knead briefly in the bowl to incorporate any loose bits.
Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 10 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes, then knead again for a few minutes. Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
Deflate the dough and divide into 8 pieces. Shape each into a ball and let rest for 10 minutes. Roll each ball into a circle, 8-9 inches wide. Bake in a preheated oven at 475°F on a hot baking sheet for 2 minutes on one side and 1 minute on the other.

Nutrition Information

Calories 221kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g (20%) Sodium 366mg (15%) Potassium 59mg (1%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin C 0.003mg (0%) Calcium 8mg (1%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 221

% Daily Value*

Calories	221kcal	11%
Carbohydrates	37g	12%
Protein	5g	10%
Fat	6g	9%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	4g	20%
Sodium	366mg	15%
Potassium	59mg	1%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin C	0.003mg	0%
Calcium	8mg	1%
Iron	2mg	11%