Whole Wheat Pita Bread
It's easier than you think to make your own Whole Wheat Pita Bread--especially when you let the bread machine do the work for you! This Whole Wheat Pita Bread recipe has the perfect balance of softness, yet structure. Thanks to the wheat, it's extra nutritious too!
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups water (warm)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons quick rise yeast
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients into the bread machine. Be sure to add them in the order they are listed.
- Select the dough setting on your bread machine. Should be about 90 minutes.
- Once dough cycle has been completed, transfer the dough to a floured surface.
- Divide the dough up into 8 pieces. Using the palm of your hand or a roller, flatten out each piece into a circular shape to about 1/2 inch thick. Use flour if dough gets too sticky.
- Cover the rolled-out dough and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 500°F. Set the top rack about 6 inches from the top.
- Place the dough on a baking sheet and bake for 4-5 minutes, until the center of the pita bread has puffed up.
- Remove from the oven and cover again with a light dishtowel. This helps keep the bread soft.
- Store at room temperature, in an airtight container for 2-3 days or freeze for 2-3 months.
Freezer Instructions
Freezer for Later: You will want to let the pitas completely cool. Then place the pitas in an airtight bag. Use parchment paper to separate the layers.
Prepare from Frozen: They won't take long to thaw. Simply set them on the counter for 20-30 minutes and they should be ready to use.
Notes/Tips
What pound setting should I select?
Many machines allow you to specify how big of a loaf you are wanting to make. (1 lb., 1.5 lb., 2 lb., etc.) Since you are only using the dough cycle, specifying this won't change how it is made in the machine so any size should work.
What if my dough doesn't rise?
There could be a few reasons for this.
1.) Your yeast is expired. Check the date!
2.) The environment isn't warm enough. I sometimes turn on my oven for 2-3 minutes to make it warm. Turn it off, place the dough in the oven, and let it rise in there.
1.) Your yeast is expired. Check the date!
2.) The environment isn't warm enough. I sometimes turn on my oven for 2-3 minutes to make it warm. Turn it off, place the dough in the oven, and let it rise in there.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 pita | Calories: 180 kcal (9%) | Carbohydrates: 35 g (12%) | Protein: 6 g (12%) | Fat: 2 g (3%) | Sodium: 3 mg | Fiber: 3 g (13%) | Sugar: 1 g (1%)
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