Name: Israeli Pita Bread Recipe
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Israeli
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups lukewarm water; 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast; 1 tsp sugar; 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp olive oil

Israeli Pita Bread Recipe

Pepita Matteson Modified: February 18, 2024

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How To Make Israeli Pita Bread Recipe

Soft and fluffy homemade pita bread, perfect for filling with your favorite falafel or shawarma.

Preparation: 1 hour

Cooking: 10 minutes

Total: 1 hour 10 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 ½ cups lukewarm water
2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
1 tsp sugar
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp salt
2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 10 minutes until the yeast is frothy.
Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the bowl and mix until dough forms.
Knead the dough for 5-10 minutes until it’s smooth and elastic.
Leave the dough to rise in a warm place for approximately 1 hour until doubled in size.
Preheat oven to 475°F.
Divide the dough into 8 equal parts, flatten each into a disk.
Place dough rounds on a baking sheet and bake for 5-8 minutes.
Serve warm and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories : 303 kcal
Total Fat : 5g
Saturated Fat : 1g
Cholesterol : 0mg
Sodium : 1162mg
Total Carbohydrates : 56g
Dietary Fiber : 3g
Sugar : 1g
Protein : 8g

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