Whole-Wheat Pitas Recipe

Name: Whole-Wheat Pitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 ¼ teaspoons dry yeast; 1 cup warm water; 2 tablespoons warm water; 10 ounces bread flour (about 2-1/4 cups); 4 34 ounces white whole wheat flour, divided (about 1 cup); 2 tablespoons 2% Greek yogurt; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; ¾ teaspoon salt; olive oil flavored cooking spray

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon sugar
2 ¼ teaspoons dry yeast
1 cup warm water
2 tablespoons warm water
10 ounces bread flour (about 2-1/4 cups)
4 34 ounces white whole wheat flour, divided (about 1 cup)
2 tablespoons 2% Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
¾ teaspoon salt
olive oil flavored cooking spray

1
Dissolve sugar and yeast in warm water in large bowl; let stand 5 minutes.
2
Weigh or lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.
3
Add bread flour, 3 ounces (about 3/4 cup) whole-wheat flour, yogurt, oil, and salt to the yeast mixture; beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth.
4
Turn the dough onto a floured surface.
5
Knead until smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes); add enough of remaining whole-wheat flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands.
6
Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top.
7
Cover an let rise for 45 minutes or until doubled in size.
8
Position the oven rack on lowest shelf.
9
Preheat the oven to 500.
10
Divide dough into 8 portions.
11
Working with one portion at a time, gently roll each into a 5-1/2 inch circle.
12
Place 4 dough circles on each of 2 baking sheets heavily coated with cooking spray.
13
Bake, 1 sheet at a time, at 500 for 8 minutes or until puffed and browned.
14
Cool on a wire rack.

651

kcal

Calories

Fat

127

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon sugar, 2 ¼ teaspoons dry yeast, 1 cup warm water, 2 tablespoons warm water, and more.

Yes, Whole-Wheat Pitas falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Whole-Wheat Pitas

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