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Pita Bread

Makes about 10 pita breads
Course Main Course
Cuisine Lebanese
Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 231kcal
Author Marita

Ingredients

  • 325 ml water lukewarm
  • 1 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 600 g strong white flour plus extra for rolling dough
  • 1 teaspoon caster sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Pour all the water into a mixing bowl and stir in the yeast until dissolved.
  • Now add the oil, flour, sugar and salt
  • Mix everything firmly and add a little water if you find the dough too dry.
  • Cover the bowl with a wet towel and leave to stand for 30- 60 minutes to rise in a warm and dry place.
  • Preheat the over to 240 degrees, and place an iron baking tray in the oven to heat it up.
  • Divide the dough into 10 equal pieces and shape them into balls.
  • Place in a tray and cover with a towel and leave them for about 15 minutes.
  • Now roll them out to rounds or ovals about 5 mm thick.
  • Remove the baking tray from the oven and place a couple of pitas on them. Return to the oven. Bake the pita for about 4- 5 minutes until they are puffed and lightly colored. They should not brown
  • Remove from the tray and cool on a wire racket or basket.
  • Tip: If the first ones did not puff up enough spray the remaining dough with a little water.

Nutrition

Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 236mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 3mg