Pita Bread
An easy no-fuss Pita Bread Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2&1/2 cups cake wheat or all purpose flour
- 1&1/2 teaspoon instant dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup lukewarm water plus 1 tablespoon
Instructions
- Mix all the dry ingredients together. Add the water and bring the dough together. I need an extra tablespoon apart from the 1 cup
- Knead the dough for -6 minutes. It will be sticky at first but will become less sticky and smooth on kneading
- Place the dough in a greased bowl. Rub some oil on the dough. Cover with cling wrap and let it rise for an hour or two in a warm place
- Once the dough has risen, about 3 times it's original size, punch it down. Divide it into 8 pieces and roll into neat dough balls
- Sprinkle some flour on a clean, flat surface. Roll each one into a 17cm circle. Cover with a damp kitchen towel and let it rest for 15 minutes
- Heat a pan on medium to high heat. Place the pita bread on the pan and toast for about 30 seconds. Once it starts to bubble flip it over and cook for about a minute, it will start to puff up.
- Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Place a clean kitchen towel on top to prevent drying out. Best served immediately
Notes
- I personally prefer the Anchor purple packet yeast. Always works without any fails
- Water must be slightly warm but not hot as it will kill the yeast
- If your pan is not hot enough the pita will not puff up. Ensure your pan is heated well before toasting the pita bread