Whole Wheat Pita Bread

Super fluffy and a whole lot healthier, this whole wheat pita bread is a game changer. This recipe is super easy and perfect for beginners too! Serve with some homemade hummus, falafel and salad for a delicious and heart-warming meal.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 Cups Whole Wheat Flour (atta)
• 6 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1/2 Teaspoon Sugar
• 1/2 Tablespoon Active Dry Yeast
• 3/4 - 1 Cup Warm Water (at approximately 45C)
• 3/4 Teaspoon Salt

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Activate Yeast: Add warm water, sugar and yeast in a large bowl. Stir gently. Set aside for 5-10 minutes or until the yeast gets activated. Once the yeast is active, the surface will be slightly frothy.
2. 2Make and Knead Dough: Add whole wheat flour, olive oil and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix together till everything comes together in a lumpy ball. Knead for 8-10 minutes by hand or use a stand mixer and knead on low for 6-7 minutes. The dough will be slightly sticky and that's normal.
3. 3Proof Dough: Place the dough in a large bowl lightly coated with olive oil. Make sure the entire dough is coated with oil. Cover the bowl with a warm wet cloth (dip the cloth in warm water and squeeze out the excess water). Allow the dough to rest for 1-2 hours or until it doubles in size.
4. 4Divide dough: Once doubled, punch the dough to release air. Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and shape them into balls. Cover back with the same cloth and allow to sit for 15 minutes.
5. 5Roll out dough: Roll out the dough balls into ¼ inch thick rounds. Dust with a little flour, if necessary. Keep covered while you heat up the skillet
6. 6--- Stovetop Cooking Instructions ---
7. 7Cook Pita: Heat a cast iron skillet or a frying pan on a high flame. Place a pita bread round on the pan or skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, lightly pressing it down with a spatula.
8. 8Cook pita: After lightly cooking both sides, place the pita directly on the fire and allow it to puff up.
9. 9Serve: Cook until lightly browned and transfer onto a plate and serve hot along with hummus and falafel!
10. 10--- Oven Cooking Instructions ---
11. 11Place a baking sheet in the oven and preheat oven to 220 C/428 F
12. 12Once the oven is preheated, carefully take out the baking tray using oven mitts and gently place the rolled out pitas on the baking sheet. Using oven mitts, place the sheet back into the oven. Bake for 7-10 minutes till the pitas are all puffed up and a light golden brown on top.
13. 13Serve hot.