Mini Pita Bread
These baked Mini Pita Bread are perfect for dipping in hummus, tzatziki, or your favorite sauce. These small, round pockets of bread are soft and chewy on the inside with a crispy crust on the outside. They're also a great option for making smaller sandwiches.
Servings: 15 pieces
Calories: 117kcal
Ingredients
- 3 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ¼ cup water lukewarm
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water (no more than 110°F) with ¼ cup. Stir to dissolve. Sprinkle the yeast on top and set aside for about 10 minutes until foamy.
- Add the remaining flour, salt, and olive oil. Stir until everything comes together in a sticky dough.
- Turn out on a floured surface and knead for 7-10 minutes until smooth and soft. If the dough is still sticking to your hands more than itself, add a bit more flour a tablespoon at a time.
- Place dough into a greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a damp cloth. Place in a warm location and allow to rise until 2.5-3x the size, about 1 hour depending on the ambient temperature.
- Preheat oven to 475°F. Place a heavy baking sheet in the oven to heat as well.
- Turn dough out on to lightly floured surface and cut into 15 equal pieces.
- With each piece, fold the edges into the center and roll between your palms to form a ball. Set aside to rest for 5-7 minutes covered with a cloth so the gluten relaxes.
- On a well-floured surface, use a rolling pin to roll each piece into a 5 inch circle slightly more than ¼” thick. Rest the formed pitas for 15 minutes.
- Bake 3-5 pitas at a time by placing them on the preheated baking sheet. Bake for 2-3 minutes until well puffed (but not turning brown). Remove immediately and place a new batch in the oven. Once removed from the oven the pitas will collapse, but will still have the pocket inside when cut open.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 157mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin C: 0.001mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
