Make whole wheatpita bread at home! This pita bread recipe is super easy, very healthy and tastes so much better than the store-bought!
Lately I’ve been busy busy busy. I remember my sisters telling me when I had one and two little ones running around, just how hard it is to have older kids. How many hours you spend carting them around to different lessons and practices. I remember thinking that I wouldn’t feel that way when I had older kids and that I would always make sure my kids were on a strict schedule.
I can’t believe how much of my day is centered around my older kids! Well, all four of my kids, really. Let’s have a breakdown of my week, shall we?
Flax, Oat Bran & Whole Wheat Pita Bread
Are you sensing a pattern?! It’s crazy. And it’s pretty fun too but let’s just say making most things “homemade” has fallen by the wayside, considering late afternoon to evening baseball games going on. I’ve been crock potting it as much as possible! Except for this recipe. This is easiest bread recipe ever!
My boys are in love with this pita bread. They were very impressed I had made them from scratch. It took me a few tries to get the oven temp and everything correct, but it was worth it.
They are SO easy! Four simple ingredients and only one short knead session. These are fool-proof. I’m the worst at making bread and I can whip these up with ease.
Homemade Pita Bread Recipe (with Video And Step By Steps)
Not only are they delicious, but they’re healthy too! I used all whole wheat flour but you can use whatever flour you like. And the cool part about them is that they puff up when they cook. They end up looking like pillows when you pull them from the oven and my boys got a big kick out of it.
Fill them up with whatever you like or eat them plain with hummus. They’re great to bring to work with your lunch or pack in your kids’ lunch boxes. Even with a busy schedule, you will love this easy homemade pita bread!
Jen Nikolaus is a recipe blogger and photographer over at Yummy Healthy Easy. She lives in beautiful Southern California with her husband and four boys. You’ll find her sharing healthier, budget-friendly, family-friendly, and easy dishes with some yummy desserts thrown in, too! Thanks for stopping by!Super fluffy and a whole lot healthier, this whole wheat pita bread is a game changer. This recipe is super easy and perfect for beginners too! Serve with some homemade hummus, falafel and salad for a delicious and heart-warming meal.
Easy Pita Bread Recipe
Hummus and pita bread is a match made in heaven. But store-bought pita breads are usually made from maida, and I wanted to try to create a healthier version of this delicious Middle Eastern flatbread.
Honestly speaking, I was a little sceptical about using wholewheat flour. But once I tried it, I was pleasantly surprised with the incredibly fluffy, soft and delicious results.
Every time I make these, I plan a delicious Middle Eastern spread for the family with shawarma, labneh, hummus, falafel and my chickpea salad.
Soft, Fluffy And Healthy Homemade Whole Wheat Pita Bread
5. Cover and let rise for 1-2 hours or until doubled in size. The time it takes for the dough to rise may vary depending on the atmospheric conditions.
6. Once doubled, punch down the dough and transfer it onto the counter. Knead it for 1-2 minutes and shape it back into a round dough ball.
7. Divide the dough into 10-12 portions, depending on the size you like, and form each portion into a small round ball. Set aside and keep covered under a slightly wet cloth.
Avocado Hummus + Whole Wheat Pita Chips
8. Sprinkle some whole wheat flour on the counter. Take one portion and roll it out using a rolling pin into a flat round of about ¼ inch thickness. Repeat this with all the dough and set aside. Remember to always keep the dough covered using a damp cloth, this helps retain the moisture.
9. Start on a hot tawa or skillet when you cook them. If your skillet is not hot enough, the pita will take too long to cook and this will dry them out.
10. You can start the pita on a tawa, and finish them on an open flame to puff them up. If you don't have an open flame, you can press down gently with a cloth or spatula along the sides and they will start to puff up on the skillet. Transfer to a serving plate and serve hot with hummus and falafel!
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Baking your own breads at home is a whole different vibe and this way, you know exactly what’s going inside. Plus, the joy of eating freshly baked, warm bread is truly unmatched. Serve this with some light and airy hummus for a quick 6-pm snack. Or fill those whole wheat pita pockets with some falafels and pickled veggies to make a wholesome meal.
Calories: 131 kcal | Carbohydrates: 15 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 8 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g | Sodium: 148 mg | Potassium: 74 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 2 IU | Vitamin C: 1 mg | Calcium: 8 mg | Iron: 1 mg
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