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Enjoy soft, pillowy homemade pita bread made with 100% whole wheat flour. This simple, vegan recipe yields perfectly puffable pockets, ideal for stuffing with your favorite fillings or dipping into hummus.
For 8 servings
Activate the yeast
Prepare the dough
Shape the pitas
Enjoy soft, pillowy homemade pita bread made with 100% whole wheat flour. This simple, vegan recipe yields perfectly puffable pockets, ideal for stuffing with your favorite fillings or dipping into hummus.
This mediterranean recipe takes 40 minutes to prepare and yields 8 servings. At 201.61 calories per serving with 6.82g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner or snack or side.
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Cook the pitas
For extra fiber and omega-3s, add 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed to the flour mixture.
Use instant yeast instead of active dry yeast. You can mix it directly with the dry ingredients and reduce the first rise time to 30-40 minutes.
Make mini pitas by dividing the dough into 12-16 smaller balls. They are perfect for little hands and lunchboxes.
Replace the whole wheat flour with a 1-to-1 gluten-free all-purpose flour blend that contains xanthan gum. Note that the texture will be different and they may not puff as dramatically.
Made with 100% whole wheat flour, this pita is an excellent source of fiber, which supports digestive health and promotes satiety.
The complex carbohydrates from whole grains are digested slowly, providing a steady release of energy without spiking blood sugar levels.
Making pita at home means you control the ingredients, avoiding the preservatives and excess sodium often found in commercial breads.
Yes, homemade whole wheat pita is a healthy choice. It's made with 100% whole grains, providing a good source of dietary fiber, which aids digestion and helps you feel full longer. It's also free from preservatives found in many store-bought versions.
This recipe makes pitas that are approximately 170 calories each. The calories come primarily from the whole wheat flour and a small amount of olive oil.
The most common reasons are the pan not being hot enough, the dough being rolled too thin, or the dough over-proofing. Ensure your skillet is preheated properly and the dough is rolled to about 1/4-inch thickness.
Absolutely! Pita bread freezes wonderfully. Let them cool completely, then stack them with parchment paper in between and store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
Pita is incredibly versatile. Serve it with hummus, baba ghanoush, or other dips. You can also stuff the pockets with falafel, salads, grilled vegetables, or use it to make mini pizzas.
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