Provided by Food Network
Time 3h
Yield 18 pitas
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Dissolve the yeast in 3/4 cup warm water. Stir in the sugar and set aside the mixture until it blooms with a slightly foamy top, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Sift together the all-purpose flour and white whole-wheat flour in the bowl of a stand mixer. Make a deep depression in the middle with a wooden spoon and add the olive oil. Slowly pour in the bloomed yeast mixture.
- Using the dough hook attachment, knead the dough on low speed until the mixture starts to come together. Slowly pour in 1 1/2 cups of warm water, adding up to an additional 1/4 cup if needed so the dough looks smooth and feels slightly sticky. Add the salt, increase the speed to medium and continue to knead until a soft and stretchy dough forms (it should not feel sticky), 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer the dough to a large oiled bowl and cover with a damp towel. Allow it to rise in a dark area until it doubles in size, about 1 hour.
- Transfer the risen dough to a lightly floured work surface and gently punch it down. Divide the dough into 18 even pieces, and form these pieces into smooth balls. Using a rolling pin, roll a piece of dough into circle that's about 5 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick. Repeat with the remaining dough pieces. Cover the dough with the damp towel and let it rest for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place a nonstick baking sheet in the oven and preheat the oven to 525 degrees F.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and carefully transfer 3 pieces of dough to it; lightly spritz them with water from a spray bottle. Bake the pitas until they're puffed up and light brown with a few dark brown freckles in places, watching very closely because they burn quickly, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Remove the pitas from the baking sheet and allow them to cool on plates or a wire rack covered in paper napkins to maintain softness. Place the baking sheet back in the oven for 5 minutes. Repeat with the remaining pitas.
- Serve the pitas immediately with Tahini Sauce, if desired. Store them in resealable bags at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze them in resealable bags for up to 3 months.
- Combine the lemon juice, garlic, salt and cumin in a large bowl. Add the tahini to the garlic mixture, stirring with a whisk or fork to combine (the mixture will be very thick). Pour in 1/2 cup cold water, stirring until incorporated; feel free to add more until you reach the desired consistency. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.
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Nadeem Abbasi5
[email protected]I love this pita bread! It's so soft and fluffy.
the fresh hero brian
[email protected]This pita bread is amazing! I can't believe how easy it was to make.
Chaudhary001
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good pita bread recipe for a long time.
Brooke Robinson
[email protected]This pita bread is the best I've ever had! It's so soft and fluffy.
MOMIN YT
[email protected]I love this pita bread! It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.
CHARMAIN WILSON
[email protected]This pita bread is amazing! I can't wait to make it again.
Nobi Kazinur
[email protected]I'm so impressed with this pita bread! It's the best I've ever had.
Shafin Shayan
[email protected]This pita bread is delicious! I love the za'atar topping.
sam Khan
[email protected]I love this pita bread! It's so soft and fluffy.
Foyej Foyej22
[email protected]This pita bread is amazing! I can't believe how easy it was to make.
Tika Bayalkoti
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good pita bread recipe for a long time.
Qasim Ail
[email protected]This pita bread is delicious! I love the Middle Eastern flavors.
Anny Fernandez
[email protected]I'm so impressed with this pita bread! It's so easy to make, and it turned out perfect.
dave huver
[email protected]This pita bread is the best I've ever had! It's so soft and fluffy, and it has the perfect flavor.
Antonio Ingwane
[email protected]I love this pita bread! It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.
Sajon Razz
[email protected]This pita bread is amazing! It's so soft and fluffy, and it has the perfect amount of chewiness.
Prayer Mcee
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good pita bread recipe for a long time, and this one is perfect. It's easy to make, and it always turns out great.
Jennifer Landeros
[email protected]This pita bread is delicious! It's so soft and fluffy, and it has a great flavor. I love the fact that it's made with whole wheat flour, so it's a bit healthier than other pita breads.
Sf Ff
[email protected]I've tried many pita bread recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect. I love using it for sandwiches, wraps, and even just as a side dish with hummus.
Bad Joker
[email protected]This pita bread is amazing! It's so soft and fluffy, and it has the perfect amount of chewiness. I love the Middle Eastern flavors, and the za'atar is a perfect topping. I will definitely be making this again.