WHOLE WHEAT PITA BREAD

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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

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon salt
5 to 6 cups whole wheat flour
All-purpose flour
Cornmeal

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.

Nutrition Facts :

Marty Hernandez
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These pitas are a great way to add some variety to your lunch routine. They're also a healthy and delicious option.


John Peacock
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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
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These pitas are perfect for making gyros. They're the perfect size and they hold all the fillings perfectly.


Mohsin Dahar
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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
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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
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I love making these pitas on the weekend. They're the perfect addition to any brunch or lunch menu.


polycap okumu
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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I love these pitas! They're so healthy and delicious. I like to use them for wraps and sandwiches.


Alvin Bridgewater
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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
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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
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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
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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.


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