Soft and fluffy pita bread cooked on a tawa or skillet, perfect for wraps, sandwiches, and dipping.
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Calories: 170kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Rolling Pin
- Tawa or skillet
- Kitchen Towel
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Mix yeast, sugar, and warm water in a small bowl and let sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
- Combine flour and salt in a large bowl.
- Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour and mix to form a dough.
- Knead the dough for 5–7 minutes until smooth and soft.
- Cover and let the dough rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Divide the dough into 6–8 pieces and roll each into 1/4-inch thick circles.
- Cook each pita on a hot tawa or skillet for 1–2 minutes per side until puffed and lightly golden.
- Wrap cooked pitas in a clean kitchen towel to keep warm and soft.
Notes
Keep cooked pita wrapped in a clean kitchen towel to maintain softness.
Nutrition
Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1.6mg