Easy Pita Bread
Ingredients
-
2
teaspoons
active dry yeast
-
1 ½
cups
warm water
-
4
cups
bread flour
-
2
teaspoons
salt
-
1
tablespoon
olive oil
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by stirring it into warm water and letting it sit for 5 minutes until bubbles appear.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine bread flour, salt, and olive oil.
- Stir in the activated yeast mixture and mix until a rough dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl and let it rise until doubled in size, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Once risen, divide the dough into eight equal pieces and shape each into a round.
- Roll each piece into an oval about 3-5 mm thick.
- Preheat the oven to 230°C (446°F) with a baking tray inside.
- Dust the hot baking tray with flour and place the pita bread on it, avoiding crowding.
- Bake for 5 to 6 minutes until the pita is golden brown and puffed.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
8
Calories
244
Total fat
3g
Total carbohydrates
46g
Total protein
8g
Sodium
585mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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