Pita on Call Recipe
Description: Someone asked for this one on Zarr-chat the other day. I love to stuff Pitas and the ones from the market are usually dried out by the time I use them. So…..
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes
Recipe Category: Yeast Breads
Keywords: Breads, Lunch/Snacks, Grains, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, < 30 Mins, Oven, Stove Top, Easy
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 274.3
- Fat Content: 3.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 877.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 55.1g
- Fiber Content: 9.5g
- Sugar Content: 0.3g
- Protein Content: 10.9g
Servings: 4 pitas
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | cup water |
| 1 | packet fast rising yeast |
| 1/2 | cup olive oil |
| 1/2 | teaspoon salt |
| 2 1/2 – 3 | cups whole wheat flour |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Dough:
- In a mixing bowl, combine water, yeast, and half of the flour. Mix for about 2 minutes until well combined. Allow the mixture to stand for at least ten minutes, or until the sponge becomes bubbly (approximately 30 minutes).
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Add Oil and Salt:
- Fire up the mixer again, add the olive oil and salt, then gradually add the remaining flour half a cup at a time until the dough starts pulling cleanly away from the sides of the bowl. The amount of flour may vary depending on humidity levels.
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Knead the Dough:
- Let the mixer run for another five to six minutes. Then, turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it vigorously. Continue kneading until the dough becomes smooth and elastic, and your frustrations melt away.
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First Rise:
- Lightly oil the dough and place it in a covered bowl in a warm place until it doubles or increases in volume.
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Second Knead:
- Once the dough has risen, turn it out onto a floured surface, punch it down, and knead lightly.
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Storage:
- Place the dough in a large storage bag, removing most of the air, and store it in the refrigerator. The dough can be kept for up to a week.
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Baking the Pitas:
- Pinch off a piece of dough about the size of a small lemon. Let it warm up, then stretch it out to about nine inches.
- Place the dough on a board and allow it to rise slightly.
- There are two methods for baking the pitas:
- Oven Method: Preheat the oven to 450°F. Place the pita dough on a baking sheet or quarry tiles and bake until it balloons up, approximately three minutes.
- Stovetop Method: Heat a large skillet, preferably cast iron, over high heat until it’s barely smoking. Lightly grease the skillet and place the pita dough gently. Cook for about a minute until bubbles form, then flip and cook until it balloons fully, about three minutes in total.
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Serve:
- Once baked, serve the fresh pitas warm with your favorite fillings or dips.
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Enjoy!
Now you have your delicious, homemade pitas ready to enjoy! Experiment with different fillings and sauces to create your favorite combinations. And remember, fresh homemade pitas are always worth the effort!
