Homemade Pitas
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Serves: 6-8
 
Ingredients
  • ½ cup warm water
  • 1½ tsp. active dry yeast
  • ½ tbsp. olive oil
  • ½ tbsp. honey
  • 1⅓ cups flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
Instructions
  1. Add water, yeast, olive oil and honey to a large bowl.
  2. Mix then let sit until foamy (10-15 mins).
  3. Add about ¾ cup flour and salt. Mix together and form into a ball.
  4. Remove to a floured surface and knead in the rest of the flour.
  5. Knead for a few minutes.
  6. Add a little more olive oil to the same bowl and turn to coat.
  7. Add ball of dough back to bowl and turn to coat with olive oil.
  8. Cover with a towel and place in a warm spot for 1½ hours to rise.
  9. Once risen, punch down and remove back to floured surface.
  10. Roll out into desired shapes.
  11. Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
  12. Once hot, add pita/flatbread and cook until bubbles begin to appear on surface and bottom is golden brown, then flip and cook opposite side until golden brown.
  13. Remove to a plate to cool and repeat.
Recipe by Cuisine & Cocktails at https://www.cuisineandcocktails.com/homemade-pitas/