Pita bread(خبز البيتا khubz albayta) is a type of smaller flatbread, typically with a pocket. It is a popular food from the Levant region and has become well-known throughout the world.

Serve pita bread with filling such as falafel or dip such as hummus or baba ghanoush, or serve plain as a side or snack. Extra pita bread can be cut into pieces, optionally brushed with a mixture of salt and olive oil, and baked for a few minutes to make pita chips.

Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 cup mixed wheat flour (2 cup whole wheat flour + 2 cup all-purpose wheat flour) or all-purpose wheat flour
• 1 tbsp yeast
• 1 tsp salt
• 1½ cup water
• 1 tbsp olive oil (optional)

Directions

• combine flour, yeast, salt
• gradually mix in water, olive oil until combined into dough
• knead dough
• cover and rest dough until risen, 1 to 2 hours
• knead and divide into 8 to 12 pieces
• flatten each piece of dough
• bake(425°F) or pan cook until puffed up and/or lightly browned, 5 to 15 minutes
• serve