Artificial Flavors Free Whole Wheat Pita Bread
Warm, pillowy, and genuinely satisfying, this whole wheat pita is the kind of bread that makes you wonder why you ever bought the packaged kind. Store-bought versions often sneak in preservatives, "natural flavors," and other additives that can be hard to decode on a label — baking your own means every single ingredient is one you chose and can pronounce. The dough comes together with just whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, honey, olive oil, sea salt, yeast, and water — nothing more, nothing less. The real magic happens on a screaming-hot baking sheet: that intense heat causes each round to puff up dramatically in just a few minutes, creating that classic hollow pocket perfect for stuffing. Wrapping the finished pitas in a kitchen towel right out of the oven traps steam and keeps them soft and flexible instead of stiff and crackly. Whether you're loading them up with hummus, falafel, or a simple salad, these taste fresher and cleaner than anything you'll find at the store.
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8 servings
- 1 cup warm water (about 110°f / 43°c)
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
- 1 tsp honey
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus more for the bowl
Instructions
- 1
Combine the warm water, yeast, and honey in a large mixing bowl and stir briefly. Let stand for 5–8 minutes, until the surface is foamy and the mixture smells yeasty.
- 2
Add the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, salt, and 2 tbsp olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms, then turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 6–8 minutes, until the dough is smooth, slightly tacky, and springs back slowly when poked.
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