The pita situation in my local grocery stores is seriously sad -- not just the kitchen test thing, it doesn't even taste good. So I've been searching for the perfect pita recipe for a long time, and I am very happy with what I now use as my go-to recipe. It's even quick enough to be made in between work and dinner! One less thing to make ahead on the weekend, phew!
Quick pita
From here and here
Combine in a large bowl:
2 cups warm water
2 T yeast
3 T white sugar
Stir in:
2 cups white flour
Cover bowl and let sit for 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, add in:
1 cup white flour
2 cups wheat flour
1/4 cup oil
2 t salt
Mix with a wooden spoon until it forms a ball, then turn out onto a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes.
After you're done kneading you're ready to cook! Set your oven to 500F and stick a heavy baking pan (or pizza stone) inside. Divide the dough into about a dozen pieces. Roll flat and place on baking pan (in batches, whatever fits). Bake for 2-4 minutes until the pita is puffed and just starting to slightly brown (the timing is actually very forgiving). Remove from oven and keep under a towel until ready to serve.
YUM!
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