Homemade Pita Bread - Garlic and Parsley Edition - Ep. 10

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor profile with healthier fats.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Spinach provides a similar green color and nutrition.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice offers a similar acidity and flavor.

Combine 1 cup of lukewarm water, 2 teaspoons of dried yeast, and 1 teaspoon of sugar in a bowl and let it froth.

In a separate bowl, mix 3 cups of plain flour and 1 teaspoon of salt.

Once the yeast mixture is frothy, gradually add it to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.

Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic.

Place the kneaded dough in a lightly oiled bowl, score the top, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 2-3 hours until doubled in size.

After rising, punch down the dough and roll it into a log, then cut it into 12 sections.

Form each section into a ball and let them rest for 15 minutes.

Roll each ball into a flat circle about 6-7 inches in diameter.

Preheat the oven to its maximum setting.

Bake the rolled dough in the oven for 2-3 minutes until puffed, then another 2-3 minutes until browned.

Remove from the oven and let the steam out carefully.

Mix together a handful of chopped parsley, 2-3 cloves of minced garlic, and butter until well combined.

Cut the pita breads in half and smear the garlic-parsley butter inside.

Place the stuffed pita halves in a roasting pan and return to the oven for 4-5 minutes until crispy.

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