Pita flatbreads
Yield:
6 flatbreads
A delicious side to Middle Eastern cuisine.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (236.5 ml) warm water
- 1 Tbsp. sugar
- 1/2 tsp. yeast
- 1 Tbsp. oil
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 cups + 2 1/2 Tbsp. (330g) all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Add water, yeast, and sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer. Add some flour and mix until combined.
- Add oil, salt, and remaining flour. Knead on medium speed for 5 minutes, or until a soft dough is formed.
- Oil bowl and form dough into a ball. Allow to rise until doubled in size.
- Remove dough from bowl and place on a floured work surface. Cut into 6 equal pieces.
- Form each piece of dough into a ball, tucking the sides underneath and pulling taught. Cover and allow to rise for 30 minutes to 1 hour more.
- Once rested, roll balls 1/4” thick. Cover again and allow to rest for an additional 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Once dough is ready, heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high (6-7). Cook each flatbread until it begins to puff up and bottom has browned, then flip and cook the other side.
- Serve immediately or cool on a wire rack to avoid sogginess.
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