Whole Wheat Pita Bread

Step 1

In a bowl whisk together whole wheat flour and salt.

Step 2

Add in the olive oil and mix till it's well combined with the flour.

Step 3

Take warm water [110-115 F degrees] in a glass/mug, add sugar and yeast and give a quick stir. Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes.

Step 4

After 10 minutes, the yeast will get activated and you will see froth/bubbles on top

Step 5

Add the liquid to the flour mixture slowly, in parts.

Step 6

Knead the entire liquid into the flour forming a dough. The dough will be little sticky.

Step 7

Sprinkle some flour on your working surface and knead the dough for 2-3 minutes till it's smooth.

Step 8

Place the dough in a large bowl coated with olive oil. Make sure the entire dough is coated with oil.

Step 9

Apply a cling sheet over the bowl and let the dough rise for 1-1.5 hours.

Step 10

After 1 hour the dough will almost double in size.

Step 11

Punch the dough to release all the air. Let the dough sit for 5 minutes.

Step 12

Divide into 6 equal portions and let the dough sit for another 10 minutes.

Step 13

After 10 minutes, roll each dough ball into a round flat bread, around 8 inch and 1/4 inch thick.

Step 14

Sprinkle some cornmeal on a baking sheet and place the rolled pita breads over. Let them rest for 15 minutes, cover them loosely.

Step 15

Preheat your oven to 475 F degrees.

Step 16

Place the baking tray in the preheated oven and bake at 475 F degrees for 7-8 minutes. The pita bread is done when they puff up.