Pita bread is the leavened wheat flour bread served in Middle eastern as well as other countries of the world.It can be served with hummus , used to scoop dips or falafels and can be served rolled up with kebabs.
Ingredients:
For Pita Bread
1 cup Whole wheat flour+1 tablespoon for dusting
1/2 teaspoon Dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
Method:
Add 2 tablespoon lukewarm water and sugar in yeast , let it proof for 5-7 minutes.
Take sifted flour and salt in a bowl , add olive oil and yeast water . Knead a firm dough using enough water. Cover it with kitchen towel and place in an oiled bowl and set in a warm place for 3-4 hours.
After the dough rises you may see cracks over the top , punch it back and make 8 balls from it.
Make small rounds of 1/4 ” thickness using dry flour and bake in preheated oven at 200 degree for 10-15 minutes.
Cool and cut into wedges.Serve with hummus.
Serve-4 Baking time-20 minutes
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Perfectly made pita is a perfect combo with hummus , though I can survive on pita for days .
Very famous combo and a brilliant start to the marathon…. Drool worthy clicks
Wow, you made the pita bread! I took a short cut.. 🙂 Pita came out great.
I love how good the pitas taste..your pitas have got a good colour!
Love the wholewheat version ! Healthy and bang on flavour :))
we will probably end up with similar dishes….this one looks beautiful though here
Pitas look nice Sapana…
Your pita has turned out so nice..
Pita bread looks perfect very nice
Love this pita bread simply stuffed with some veggies and hummus, hard to resist..
Pita n hummus perfect match made in heaven!!! Looks delicious! !
That is one classic combo from the Middle East. I have yet to try the pita making.
Pita bread turned out perfect Sapana.