Description
Learn to make authentic Lebanese pita bread with whole wheat flour and a flavorful za’atar dusting. This recipe results in soft, puffy flatbread perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour, fine-ground
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon za’atar for topping
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ¼ cups warm water (around 110°F)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a small bowl. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix the dough: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a rough dough forms.
- Knead the dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Divide and rest: Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Shape each into a ball, cover, and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Roll the dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball into a circle about ¼-inch thick.
- Dust with za’atar: Lightly brush each rolled dough with olive oil and sprinkle with za’atar and sesame seeds (if using).
- Cook the pitas: Preheat a cast iron skillet or pizza stone on high heat for at least 10 minutes. Cook one pita at a time for 2–3 minutes per side, until puffed and browned.
- Keep warm: Transfer cooked pitas to a clean towel and wrap to keep warm and soft. Repeat with remaining pitas.
Notes
- If yeast does not foam, it may be inactive; try a fresh packet.
- Ensure dough is not rolled too thin or too thick for proper puffing.
- Flipping the pita once during cooking helps it puff evenly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Lebanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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