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Toufayan Homemade Pita

Yields6 ServingsPrep Time4 hrs 30 minsCook Time4 minsTotal Time4 hrs 34 mins

Pita, or pitta, bread is a staple Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dish. It’s a round flatbread typically served with a wide range of side dishes, dips, and mezze platters, including falafel, hummus, tzatziki, and more.

Homemade Pita Bread

Ingredients
 180 g Lukewarm water (about 105° - 110° F)
 9 g Sugar
 7 g Instant yeast
 225 g High-gluten bread flour, plus additional for dusting the work surface
 9 g Refined coconut oil OR extra virgin olive oil
 6 g Sea salt
Method
1

Combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast with 90 grams of flour; whisk until blended and set it in a warm place for 15 minutes.
15 Minutes

2

Add the oil, salt, and an additional 90 grams of flour. Using a dough hook attachment, mix until the dough is soft and no longer sticks to the sides of the bowl.
NOTE: If the dough still sticks, add 45 grams of flour. With the mixer on low speed, knead on low for about 5 minutes.
5 Minutes

3

Scrape the dough onto a lightly floured surface, form it into a ball and place it into a lightly oiled bowl; roll the dough in the bowl to coat the dough surface with oil. Place the bowl in a proofing bag and let it rest in a warm draft-free area for at least 2 hours or until the dough has doubled in size.
2 Hours

4

Remove the dough from the bowl onto a lightly floured work surface and cut the dough into 6 equal pieces with a sharp knife. Using a food scale to weigh each piece will ensure they are equal in size.

5

Form each piece of dough into a small ball, pull the sides of the dough ball, and tuck the ends underneath. Set the balls two inches apart onto a parchment-lined pan dusted with flour; place the pan back into a proofing bag and allow the dough to rest for 30 minutes.
30 Minutes

6

Using a rolling pin, roll the dough balls into flat, round ¼-inch pitas and rest the dough for an additional 30 minutes.
30 Minutes

7

Over medium-high heat, brush a cast-iron skillet with a small amount of oil; once the pan is hot, add each pita to the skillet and cook until the bread puffs and the bottom browns slightly (about 2 minutes). Flip and cook for 2 additional minutes.
2 Minutes

8

Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container for 5-7 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 loaf

Servings 0


Amount Per Serving
Calories 159
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g4%

Saturated Fat 1.4g7%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 388mg17%
Total Carbohydrate 31g11%

Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 2g
Protein 4g8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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