Traditional Pita Bread Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
• 2 tsp granulated sugar
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
• 3 Tbsp whole wheat flour

Instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine water, yeast, sugar and 1 cup all-purpose flour.

2. 2

   Allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes, until it bubbles.

3. 3

   Add salt, olive oil, whole wheat flour and remaining all-purpose flour.

4. 4

   Knead the dough for 5 minutes, until smooth.

5. 5

   Add to a bowl lightly greased with oil, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.

6. 6

   Divide into 8 parts and shape into balls, rest for another 15 minutes.

7. 7

   Lightly dust a clean surface with flour. Take one ball and roll it out into a 7-inch disk with a rolling pin or gently with your hands.

8. 8

   Grease a large skillet with olive oil and spread it evenly with a pastry brush. Heat the skillet over medium-high heat.

9. 9

   Place a rolled-out disk onto the pan and cook for 1 minute. Gently flip to cook another side for 1 minute, until the pita starts bubbling. Flip again and cook for 30 more seconds. Remove once cooked onto a clean kitchen towel and cover to prevent pitas from drying out.

10. 10

    Continue with remaining dough, greasing skillet as needed.

11. 11

    Serve and enjoy, friends!