How to make Somali Pitta Bread | Ceesh | Easy recipes

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content while all-purpose flour is more economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories, while water is a cost-effective option.

yeast

💰Cheaper: baking soda

Baking soda can be used as a leavening agent in a pinch.

Add 4 cups of plain flour to a bowl.

Mix in 1 tablespoon of yeast, 1 tablespoon of salt, and 0.5 cup of sugar.

Add 3 tablespoons of oil to the dry ingredients and mix well.

Gradually add 2.5 cups of water to the mixture.

Knead the dough by hand for about 2 minutes on a floured surface.

Let the dough rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.

Divide the risen dough into 12 equal pieces.

Roll each piece into a thin flat shape like chapati.

Heat a pan over medium heat and add a little oil.

Cook each rolled piece in the pan, flipping until golden on both sides.

Cooking Techniques

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