After a trip to Israel, I fell in love with the rustic pita breads enjoyed with just about every meal. These nutritious whole wheat pitas are a favorite with young and old alike.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 50m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Add honey; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the oil, salt 3 cups of whole wheat flour and remaining water. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough whole wheat flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a surface dusted with all-purpose flour; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. , Punch dough down; let rest for 10 minutes. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide dough into 12 pieces. Shape each into a ball. Knead each ball for 1 minute. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes. , Grease baking sheets and sprinkle with cornmeal. Roll each ball into an 8-in. circle. Place on prepared baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 475° for 8-10 minutes or until browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. To serve, cut in half and split open. Stuff with fillings of your choice.
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Marty Hernandez
[email protected]These pitas are a great way to add some variety to your lunch routine. They're also a healthy and delicious option.
John Peacock
[email protected]I love using these pitas to make pizzadillas. They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family.
HAMMAD ARAiN
[email protected]These pitas are perfect for making gyros. They're the perfect size and they hold all the fillings perfectly.
Mohsin Dahar
[email protected]I've been experimenting with different toppings for these pitas. My favorite so far is a combination of hummus, roasted vegetables, and feta cheese.
Aneeb Rehmani
[email protected]These pitas are a great way to get your kids to eat whole wheat bread. They're so soft and fluffy, they'll never know they're eating healthy.
Tadiwa Katsa
[email protected]I love making these pitas on the weekend. They're the perfect addition to any brunch or lunch menu.
polycap okumu
[email protected]These pitas are a great way to use up leftover whole wheat flour. They're also a healthy and delicious alternative to white bread.
Jibon 10
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! These pitas are so easy to make and they taste delicious. I've been making them every week for the past few months.
Slengor
[email protected]These pitas are amazing! They're so soft and fluffy, and they have a great flavor. I love using them for sandwiches and wraps.
Duh Wolf Is My Bytch
[email protected]I've tried a lot of different pita bread recipes, but this one is my favorite. The pitas are always perfect and they're so versatile. I use them for everything from sandwiches to pizzas.
King Kibra
[email protected]These pitas were a bit dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding some more oil to the dough next time.
Suresh Nayak
[email protected]I love these pitas! They're so healthy and delicious. I like to use them for wraps and sandwiches.
Alvin Bridgewater
[email protected]These pitas are perfect! They're the perfect size for sandwiches and they're so soft and fluffy. I'll definitely be making these again.
Valdet Brahimaj
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of whole wheat bread, but these pitas were surprisingly good! They were soft and chewy, and they had a great flavor. I would definitely make them again.
THANKGOD YIBATONYE
[email protected]These pitas are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I was surprised at how quickly they came together. I will definitely be making these again.
Alisa Rai
[email protected]I've been making this whole wheat pita bread recipe for years and it never disappoints! The pitas are always soft and fluffy, and they have a slightly nutty flavor that I love. I like to use them for sandwiches, wraps, and even pizza crusts.