There is nothing quite like tasting a piece of homemade pita bread fresh from the oven. My yummy version is simple and does not require a lot of time to make. With a few basic ingredients from your pantry, you can prepare homemade pitas for any of your favorite Middle Eastern dishes.
RecipeSavants.comThere is nothing quite like tasting a piece of homemade pita bread fresh from the oven. My yummy version is simple and does not require a lot of time to make. With a few basic ingredients from your pantry, you can prepare homemade pitas for any of your favorite Middle Eastern dishes.Smart Recipes, Middle Eastern Recipes, Grains Recipes, RecipesGrainsMiddle EasternIsraeli Pita BreadPT2H35MServes 12
Ingredients:
1 Ounce Active Dry Yeast1 Teaspoon Granulated Sugar1.5 Cups Warm Water4 Cups All-Purpose Flour1 Teaspoon Salt2 Tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive OilIn a large bowl, add yeast, sugar, and water and whisk until blended. Let mixture stand for 10 minutes or until foamy. In another large bowl, mix the flour and salt. Add flour mixture to the yeast mixture and stir well to form a dough.On a lightly floured surface, turn out the dough and knead for 10 minutes or until elastic & smooth. Transfer the dough to a lighlty greasd bowl, and cover with a tea towel and let the dough rise 1 hour.Punch the dough down, knead 4-5 times and divide into 20 small dough balls. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 500 degrees. Line 2 sheet pans with a silpat or a sheet of parchment paper and set aside.On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball into a thin disk. and transfer onto the prepared sheetpans, and allow to rise for another 30 minutes.Bake for about 5 minutes, or until nicely golden brown.
Middle Eastern people have enjoyed hummus for ages. The recipe is easy and loaded with flavor from the garbanzo beans, tahini, garlic and other zesty spices. Hummus is a healthy treat that pairs well with pita chips or fresh veggies.
The thought of making fresh pita bread might seem super daunting, but in reality it is quite simple. With this fool proof recipe, you can produce fluffy and tender pita bread that pairs excellently with either hummus or schwarma.
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