Pita Bread
Directions
- 1In a large bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups of warm water and 1 tablespoon of yeast.
- 2In a large bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups of warm water and 1 tablespoon of yeast.
- 3In a large bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups of warm water and 1 tablespoon of yeast.
- 4Let the mixture rest for 5-10 minutes.
- 5Let the mixture rest for 5-10 minutes.
- 6Let the mixture rest for 5-10 minutes.
- 7Add 3 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon of salt to the bowl.
- 8Add 3 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon of salt to the bowl.
- 9Add 3 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon of salt to the bowl.
- 10Mix until it clumps into a big ball.
- 11Mix until it clumps into a big ball.
- 12Mix until it clumps into a big ball.
- 13Add 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.
- 14Add 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.
- 15Add 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.
- 16Mix with hands for 5-7 minutes, adding a little flour at a time.
- 17Mix with hands for 5-7 minutes, adding a little flour at a time.
- 18Mix with hands for 5-7 minutes, adding a little flour at a time.
- 19Place the dough in a separate bowl, add a little oil around it, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm area for about 1 hour.
- 20Place the dough in a separate bowl, add a little oil around it, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm area for about 1 hour.
- 21Place the dough in a separate bowl, add a little oil around it, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm area for about 1 hour.
- 22Once doubled in size, turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
- 23Once doubled in size, turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
- 24Once doubled in size, turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
- 25Cut the dough into 10 equal balls.
- 26Cut the dough into 10 equal balls.
- 27Cut the dough into 10 equal balls.
- 28Roll each ball into a flat circle using your hands and a rolling pin.
- 29Roll each ball into a flat circle using your hands and a rolling pin.
- 30Roll each ball into a flat circle using your hands and a rolling pin.
- 31Let the rolled-out dough rise for 10-15 minutes.
- 32Let the rolled-out dough rise for 10-15 minutes.
- 33Let the rolled-out dough rise for 10-15 minutes.
- 34Heat a pan on medium-low heat and cook each pita bread for about a minute per side, using a spatula to press down on air pockets as needed.
- 35Heat a pan on medium-low heat and cook each pita bread for about a minute per side, using a spatula to press down on air pockets as needed.
- 36Heat a pan on medium-low heat and cook each pita bread for about a minute per side, using a spatula to press down on air pockets as needed.
- 37Remove from the pan once golden brown and enjoy!
- 38Remove from the pan once golden brown and enjoy!
- 39Remove from the pan once golden brown and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups warm water
- 1.5 cups warm water
- 1.5 cups warm water
- 1 tablespoon yeast
- 1 tablespoon yeast
- 1 tablespoon yeast
- 3.25 cups all purpose flour
- 3.25 cups all purpose flour
- 3.25 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Equipment
large bowlmeasuring cupsmeasuring spoonsmixing spoonbaking sheetrolling pinlarge panspatula