How to make Whole Wheat Pita -
If you want to enjoy a healthy version of pita, try this one.
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Main Ingredients : Whole wheat flour (atta) (आटा), Fresh yeast (ताज़ी यीस्ट/ ख़मीर )
Cuisine : Middle Eastern
Course : Breads
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Whole Wheat Pita Recipe Card
Middle Eastern cuisine comprises of food eaten by the people of the various countries of the Middle East. The cuisine of the region is diverse while having a degree of homogeneity. Some commonly used ingredients include olives and olive oil, pitas, honey, sesame seeds, dates, sumac, chickpeas, mint and parsley.
Prep Time : 31-40 minutes
Cook time : 6-10 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Whole Wheat Pita Recipe
Whole wheat flour (atta) 1½ cups + for dusting
Fresh yeast 1 teaspoon
Castor sugar (caster sugar) a pinch
Salt ½ teaspoon
Olive oil 1 tablespoon
Method
Step 1
Take yeast in a bowl. Add castor sugar and 2 tablespoons warm water, mix and set aside to activate.
Step 2
Take flour and salt in another bowl. Make a well in the centre, add activated yeast and mix. Add some water, mix and knead. Add olive oil and knead into soft dough. Cover with damp muslin cloth and set aside to prove for 20-25 minutes.
Step 3
Preheat oven to 180° C. Dust a baking tray with some flour.
Step 4
Dust the worktop with some flour, transfer the dough and knock back to release excess air. Divide the dough into equal large portions.
Step 5
Again dust the worktop with some flour, roll out each portion into ½ cm thick sheet and cut into roundels with a medium sized cookie cutter.
Step 6
Place the roundels on the baking tray, cover with a damp muslin cloth and set aside to prove for 10 minutes.
Step 7
Place the baking tray in the preheated oven and bake for 5-6 minutes.
Step 8
Serve.
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