Whole Wheat Pita Bread
A whole wheat variation of traditional pita bread combining whole wheat and white flour with instant yeast, shaped into individual rounds and either pan-fried or oven-baked until puffed and golden.
Prep75 min
Cook15 min
Total90 min
Servings10
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- lukewarm tap water1 1/4 cups
- sugar1 tbsp
- Instant Yeast1 tbsp
- whole wheat flour1 1/2 cups
- salt1 tsp
- white flour1 1/2 cups
Method
1
In a large bowl add the lukewarm tap water, sugar and yeast. Whisk until smooth.
2
Add the whole wheat flour and salt. Beat again until smooth.
3
Gradually add the white flour. As dough gets firmer, knead in the flour -- may need a little more -- just until dough is no longer sticky.
4
Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
5
Place dough on a well floured surface. Roll out to a round disc. Cut like a pizza into 8 or 12 equal wedges. Shape each wedge into buns, pinching edges under.
6
Roll each bun into discs. Place discs on a towel. Cover with another towel and let rest for 50 minutes.
7
To fry: Place pitas in a lightly greased preheated medium heat fry pan. Cook about 2 1/2 minutes on each side or until nice and brown.
8
To bake: Place pitas in a preheated 435-degree oven on sprayed or greased cookie sheets for 12-15 minutes until lightly browned and puffy.
9
Before serving, cut each pita in half or into smaller wedges.
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