How to Make Egyptian White Pita Bread?

Submitted by Spinning Grillers

"Similar to pita, but made with whole wheat flour, this Egyptian flatbread is traditionally baked in Pita Oven by Spinning Grillers."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Serves: 7

ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1⁄2 tablespoon instant yeast
• 1⁄2 tablespoon salt
• 1 1⁄4 cups warm water (about 100 degrees F)

directions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, and salt. Add the water, mix with your hand or a dough whisk, and cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Let sit for one hour.
2. Set a baking stone on the middle rack of the oven, and preheat the oven to as high as it will go.
3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Cover with oiled plastic wrap.
4. Sprinkle two pieces of parchment paper with wheat bran. Working with one piece of dough at a time, roll each into a ball, and then flatten each into a 5 inch round. Sprinkle the top with more wheat bran.
5. Cover with tea towels, and let rest for 30 minutes while the oven is heating, until puffy.
6. Using a pizza peel or the back of a baking sheet, transfer the parchment sheets to the baking stone, one sheet at a time, and bake for 8 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool briefly, and then serve immediately.