Pita Bread

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Mix warm water, yeast, and granulated sugar. Let bloom for 7 minutes.

Step 2

Mix flour and salt.

Step 3

Whisk in olive oil with the yeast mixture. Pour into the flour mixture and mix by hand until a dough forms.

Step 4

Knead (sticky) dough using the slap and fold method for 1-3 minutes until smooth but unable to tear.

Step 5

Roll dough into a tight ball placed into oiled bowl. Let rise covered for 1 hour or until doubled.

Step 6

Place a pizza stone into an oven set it to its max temperature (250C). This should take just over an hour while the dough rises.

Step 7

Cut into six equal pieces (75 g each).

Step 8

Form the pieces into balls, let rest for 30 minutes.

Step 9

Roll it out to a 16cm disc and transfer it to a small piece of baking paper.

Step 10

Place pita discs on a pizza peel and carefully slide them onto the heated pizza stone. Bake for 2-3 minutes.

Step 11

Once puffed and golden, transfer to a towel and cover to keep warm.