Caffeine Free Whole Wheat Pita Bread
Warm, pillowy, and made entirely from scratch, these whole wheat pita breads are the kind of kitchen project that feels almost magical when the rounds puff up in the oven. Every ingredient here — flour, yeast, honey, olive oil, salt — is naturally free of caffeine, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out. The whole wheat flour adds a subtle nuttiness and a little extra heartiness compared to a standard white pita, making each round feel genuinely satisfying. The real trick is a screaming-hot baking sheet: that blast of heat is what creates the signature pocket, and it works beautifully every single time. Wrapping the finished pitas in a kitchen towel right out of the oven traps steam and keeps them soft and foldable rather than brittle. Stuff them with hummus and roasted vegetables, tear them into wedges for dipping, or just eat one warm with a drizzle of olive oil — honestly, that last option is hard to beat.
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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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