Ingredients
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- 2 cups warm water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (or bread flour)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit until foamy for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in salt and olive oil, then add flour gradually until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour until it doubles in size.
- Divide the dough into 6-8 pieces and roll them flat to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Preheat the oven to 500°F and bake the pita for a few minutes until puffed. Alternatively, cook on a hot, dry skillet until golden on both sides.
Notes
Use a hot oven or skillet for the best results. If freezing, cool completely before storing in a bag.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg