Ingredients
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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
Instructions
Mix flour, salt, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl
Stir in warm water until a sticky dough forms
Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic
Let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size
Divide dough into 8 balls and roll into 1/4-inch thick rounds
Heat a skillet over high heat or preheat oven to 500°F
Cook or bake 4-5 minutes per side until puffed and golden
Notes
Use softened butter if olive oil is unavailable
Pita can be baked on a preheated pizza stone for extra puff
Freeze uncooked rounds and thaw later before cooking
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Lean Chicken
- Method: Oven/Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita pocket
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg