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Pita Bread Recipe

Simple and delicious homemade pita bread.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Servings: 8 pieces
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 3 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Warm water
  • 2 teaspoon Active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. 2. Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. 3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
  4. 4. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. 5. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Divide the dough into 8 pieces and roll each into a ball.
  6. 6. Roll each ball into a ¼-inch thick circle. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes or until puffed and lightly browned.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1.5mg

Keywords

Bread, Pita
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