Whole Wheat Pita Bread Recipe

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Whole wheat pita bread requires whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, honey, salt, olive oil, and warm water. This combination creates a nutty-flavoured bread with perfect pockets while maintaining a soft, chewy texture.
Learn how to cook Whole Wheat Pita Bread by first activating yeast with honey and warm water, combining with flours, salt and olive oil, then kneading thoroughly. After rising, divide into portions, roll into discs, and bake on a scorching hot pizza stone or baking sheet at 250°C for 2-3 minutes until they dramatically puff up, creating perfect pockets.
Several factors affect pita puffing: insufficient kneading (gluten development), uneven thickness when rolling, oven not hot enough, or opening the oven too early. Ensure your oven preheats thoroughly with the stone/sheet inside, roll evenly to 5mm thickness, and avoid peeking during the first minute of baking.
Yes, you can use 100% whole wheat flour, but expect a denser texture and slightly less dramatic puffing. Increase water by about 25ml as whole wheat absorbs more moisture, and consider extending kneading time to develop adequate gluten structure for pocket formation.
Store cooled pitas in an airtight container or ziplock bag at room temperature for 2-3 days. For longer storage, freeze in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Refresh before eating by sprinkling with water and warming in a 180°C oven for 3-4 minutes.
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