Homemade Pita Bread

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is cost-effective.

yeast

🥗Healthier: sourdough starter

💰Cheaper: baking powder

Sourdough adds flavor, while baking powder is a quick alternative.

Combine 1 cup of warm water, 2 teaspoons of instant yeast, and 1 tablespoon of sugar in a bowl; mix and let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.

In another bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of whole wheat flour, and 1 teaspoon of salt; mix well.

Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the flour mixture and mix again.

Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture and mix until a shaggy dough forms.

Turn the dough out onto a clean work surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth.

Grease a bowl with olive oil, roll the dough in the oil, cover, and let proof for 2 hours until doubled in size.

Deflate the dough and divide it into 10 pieces; roll each piece into a ball and place on a tray, covering them to proof for 10 minutes.

Roll each piece into a 7-inch circle.

Cook the pita on a hot skillet, turning continuously until the pita puffs up and is golden and crispy.

Remove the pita from the skillet and cover with a tea towel before serving.

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