Traditional Pita Bread

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Ingredients

  • 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
  • 1-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in salt and enough flour to form a soft dough.
  2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Do not let rise.
  3. Divide dough into six pieces; knead each for 1 minute. Roll each into a 5-in. circle. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  4. Place upside down on greased
  5. . Bake at 500° for 5-10 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

186 kcal 9% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.2g 26% DV
Total Fat 2.3g 3% DV
Carbs 32.3g 12% DV
Fiber 8.1g 29% DV
Sugar 0.1g

Electrolytes

Sodium 9703.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 286.8mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 0.1mg
Calcium 37.3mg 3% DV
Iron 1.9mg 11% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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