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100 Percent Whole Wheat Pita Bread Recipe

100 Percent Whole Wheat Pita Bread Recipe

Lipia
This simple recipe creates soft, fluffy whole wheat pita bread perfect for sandwiches or dipping. Made with just a few ingredients—whole wheat flour, yeast, water, salt, and olive oil—it’s a healthy, homemade alternative to store-bought pita.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Bread
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 24 pita breads
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk or spoon
  • Clean kitchen towel
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking sheets or pizza stones
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 5 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2.5 tbsp sugar
  • 3.125 cups warm water approx. 3 cups + 2 tbsp
  • 1.25 tbsp salt
  • 2.5 tbsp oil
  • 2.5 tbsp active dry yeast
  • Dry whole wheat flour for dusting

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Yeast Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
  • Mix the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture and oil. Stir until the mixture forms a dough.
  • Knead the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
  • First Rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  • Shape the Pitas: Punch down the dough and divide it into 20 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and then flatten it into a 1/4-inch thick circle using a rolling pin.
  • Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
  • Bake the Pitas: Place the rolled-out dough onto a baking sheet or directly on the preheated pizza stone. Bake for 5 minutes, or until the pita breads puff up and are lightly browned.
  • Cool: Remove the pita breads from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.
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