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Whole Wheat Pita Bread

Whole Wheat Pita Bread

Yield: 12 servings
Prep: 3 hours
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 3 hours 20 minutes
There really is nothing better than homemade pita bread. It is so much healthier and it is unbelievably soft and fluffy. You will never want store-bought pita bread EVER AGAIN!
5 stars (2 ratings)

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups warm water, 100-110 degrees F
  • 1 1/4-ounce packet active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups whole-wheat flour
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine water, yeast and honey; let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine flours. Stir in 1/2 cup flour mixture into the yeast mixture until smooth. Cover with a clean dishtowel and let stand in a warm spot until dough has doubled in size, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Using the dough hook, gradually add olive oil, salt and remaining 2 1/2 cups flour mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, until a soft, smooth ball of dough is formed. The dough should feel elastic and slightly tacky to the touch. Increase speed to medium-high and beat for 3 minutes.
  • Lightly oil a large bowl or coat with nonstick spray; place dough in bowl, turning to coat. Cover with a clean dishtowel and let stand in a warm spot until dough has doubled in size, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Gently deflate dough by punching down. Cut into 12 pieces, shaping into a ball. Using a rolling pin, flatten each ball into a 5-inch round.
  • Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Place rounds onto the prepared baking sheets. Cover with a clean dishtowel and let stand in a warm spot until dough has doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees F. Place into oven and bake until puffed, about 5-8 minutes.
  • Serve warm.