– Welcome to Kitchen with Amna, where we bring you delicious and easy-to-make recipes from around the world. Today, we’ll be making homemade pita bread that is perfect for your shawarma sandwiches or as a side to your favorite dips.
Ingredients:
– 2 ½ cups of all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon of salt
– 1 teaspoon of sugar
– 2 ¼ teaspoons of active dry yeast
– 1 cup of warm water
– 1 tablespoon of olive oil
Recipe:
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and sugar.
2. In a separate bowl, mix the yeast and warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes until it becomes foamy.
3. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil.
4. Mix everything together until a dough forms.
5. Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
6. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours until it doubles in size.
7. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a baking sheet or pizza stone inside to heat up.
8. Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces.
9. Roll each piece into a ¼ inch thick circle and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
10. Bake the pita bread for 2-3 minutes until they puff up and become golden brown.
11. Remove them from the oven and let them cool before serving.
Now you have delicious homemade pita bread that is perfect for your shawarma sandwiches or to enjoy with your favorite dips. Try making this recipe at home and impress your friends and family with your baking skills!