Sourdough Pita Bread (Extra Easy)
This same-day sourdough pita bread is wonderfully chewy and fluffy. It's so easy to make that you might say goodbye to store bought pita bread for good!
Servings 16 pitas
Calories 154kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup sourdough starter bubbly, active
- 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water 110F
- 2 tsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Mix Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the starter, water, honey, and oil. Mix in the flour and salt, then knead into a rough dough. Cover the bowl and allow the dough to rest for 30–45 minutes.
- First Rise: Knead the dough briefly, then cover the bowl and allow the dough to rise until it is doubled in volume (6–8 hrs at 70°F/21°C).
- Shape: Divide the dough into 16 pieces (65g each). Roll each piece into a smooth ball and place them on a parchment-lined sheet pan.
- Second Rise: Cover the balls and allow them to rise until they are puffy (30 min–1 hr). In the meantime, preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) with a skillet or pizza stone inside.
- Roll & Bake: On a lightly floured surface, roll out each ball into a ¼-inch thick circle, about 4-6 inches in diameter. Working in batches, place one rolled out pita at a time in the preheated skillet, transfer the skillet back into the oven, and bake for 3–4 min until the pita is puffed. Cool the pitas on a wire rack, then enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.004mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg