Ingredients

The following ingredients have 72 Servings
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (105-110 degrees F)
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour (can use 3 cups all purpose if needed)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp sugar

Instruction

  • Preheat an oven to 475 degrees F.
  • Add yeast to 1/2 cup of the warm water, allow to sit for 15 minutes until bubbly.
  • Add all ingredients and the yeast mixture into the bowl of a stand mixer.
  • Knead for 5 minutes. Dough will be tacky but not sticky.
  • Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • Divided dough into 8 even pieces.
  • Roll each piece into a 6-7 inch circle. Allow to sit for 30 minutes covered with a towel.
  • Place a cooling rack in the oven and place the pita on the rack. Bake for 4-5 minutes until puffed and tops turn light brown.
  • Remove from oven and place in a brown paper bag, close bag and allow pita to cool in the bag. They will deflate as they cool.
  • Once cool, the pita will soften. Cut in half or cut off the top edge to expose the pocket.
  • Fill with favorite filling.
  • Pita can be stored in a zippered plastic bag for several days or frozen for several months.