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Whole Wheat Pita Bread
  • 5 MINUTES COOK TIME
  • 65 MINUTES TOTAL TIME
PHOTO BY LAURA HEINEMAN

Ingredients

  • 3/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 C water, warm (110 °F)
  • 1/2 T honey
  • 1 C all-purpose flour, (+1/2 C for rolling)
  • 2 C whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 t salt
  • 1 t olive oil

Directions

Mise en Place:

  • Preheat the oven to 450º F.
  • Measure out all of the ingredients.

Start the Dough:

  • To start the dough, mix together the yeast, warm water, and honey in a small bowl. Let it sit for about 10 minutes to proof. You’ll see bubbles form on top.
  • Combine the all-purpose and whole wheat flours and the salt into a large bowl. In the middle of the bowl, create a well in the center. That is where you will add the yeast mixture.

Prepare the Dough:

  • Mix the wet and dry ingredients together with your hands.
  • Knead the dough for 5 minutes, adding more flour if needed. The dough should be soft, not flaky or sticky.
  • Lightly coat a bowl with the oil and place the dough ball inside. Cover with plastic wrap or a towel and let it rest in a warm place for about 30 minutes.

Portion dough:

  • Divide the dough into 6 portions. Shape into a ball.
  • Place the balls onto a clean, floured surface. Roll out each ball with a rolling pin into a ¼ – inch thick circle.
  • Transfer them to a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Bake each pita for 5 minutes or until the pita puffs up.

Serve:

  • Eat warm or store in an airtight container for later use.

Recipe in Action

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