Juanita’s Pitas

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0

Juanita's Pitas, Freshly Made Bread for Your Next Meal

by The Chefin Bread

Prep

20 min

Cook

12 min

Ready In

1 hr 42 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

192

Sugar

Fat

Juanita's Pitas bread is an Egyptian bread that has become popular in various parts of the world. The bread is usually made fresh and it's best enjoyed warm with some hummus, baba ganoush, or fresh vegetables. Juanita's Pitas bread is chewy, thick, and has a hearty taste that will keep you full for longer. This delicious and easy-to-make bread will surely impress your family and friends, and can be paired with different kinds of dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Instructions

1.	In a bowl, mix the warm water with the sugar and yeast. Let it sit for up to 10 minutes to allow the yeast to activate.
2.	In another bowl, mix the flour and salt together.
3.	Add the olive oil to the activated yeast mixture.
4.	Slowly add the flour mixture to the yeast mixture while stirring with a wooden spoon until it forms a sticky dough.
5.	Coat the dough with a thin layer of olive oil and set it aside to rest for 10 minutes. Repeat the oil coat twice more while the dough rises for the next hour.
6.	Preheat your oven to 500°F.
7.	Divide the dough into 16 even balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8.	Press each ball down to 1/2 inch thickness with your hands and spray cooking oil on each one.
9.	Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 7-12 minutes or until golden brown.

PROS

Juanita’s Pitas is easy to make and has a warm, satisfying taste.

The bread is versatile and can be used with hummus, fresh vegetables, and meats.

CONS

The bread may not rise if you don’t activate the yeast correctly.

The bread doesn’t store well and should be eaten within a few days.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Juanita’s Pitas bread is a good source of carbohydrates and protein which provide energy to the body.
The bread contains some healthy fats from the olive oil.
Juanita’s Pitas bread contains no artificial preservatives or additives.

	2 cups warm water
	1 teaspoon sugar
	2 packages active dry yeast
	6 cups all-purpose flour ( I use 2 cups whole wheat and 4 cups all-purpose )
	1 1/2 teaspoons salt
	1/3 cup olive oil
	cooking spray