Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour mixture.
- Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Divide the dough into small balls and roll them out into circles.
- Bake for 3-5 minutes until they puff up.
- Remove from the oven and cover with a clean towel to keep warm.
Notes
- Make sure the water is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast properly.
- You can add herbs or spices to the dough for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg