How to Make Pita Dough I How to Make Burek Dough

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 offers a similar richness.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while keeping moisture.

yeast

💰Cheaper: sourdough starter

Sourdough starter can be a natural leavening agent.

Mix flour and salt in a large bowl.

Add warm water to the flour mixture and stir until a shaggy dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until it comes together and the bowl is clean.

Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.

Punch down the dough and divide into equal portions.

Shape each portion into a ball and let rest for 10-15 minutes.

Roll out each ball into a flat circle about 1/4 inch thick.

Preheat the oven to a high temperature, around 475°F (245°C).

Bake the dough circles on a hot baking stone or sheet for 3-5 minutes until puffed and lightly browned.

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