Pita Recipe
Ingredients
| Dry yeast | 8 Teaspoon | |
| Lukewarm water | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Honey | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Whole wheat flour | 10 Cup (160 tbs) | |
| Brown rice flour | 1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs) | |
| Wheat germ | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Oil | 6 Tablespoon | |
| Lukewarm water | 4 Cup (64 tbs) | |
| Salt | 4 Teaspoon | |
| Egg | 1 , beaten | |
| Water | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Sesame seeds | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 6610 Calories from Fat 1288
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 148 g228.4%
Saturated Fat 22.1 g110.3%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 211.5 mg70.5%
Sodium 7983.2 mg332.6%
Total Carbohydrates 1172 g390.8%
Dietary Fiber 188.6 g754.5%
Sugars 11.8 g
Protein 235 g469.7%
Vitamin A 7.3% Vitamin C 0.24%
Calcium 88.7% Iron 392.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Sift flours together and add wheat germ.
Mix oil with 4 cups lukewarm water.
Add salt.
Make a well in the center of the mixed flours and gradually add oil and water mixture.
Stir in yeast mixture.
Knead dough for 12-15 minutes.
Place in an oiled bowl, cover with a cloth and leave in a warm spot to rise for an hour and a half.
Stir down dough.
On a floured board, using a rolling pin, roll out dough 1/2 inch thick.
Cut buns in circles about 4 inches in diameter, using a lid or regular cutter.
Place buns on oiled cookie sheet.
For shiny tops, brush tops with beaten egg to which 1/4 teaspoon water has been added.
Then sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Let rise for an hour.
Meanwhile preheat oven to 500°F.
Bake for 10 minutes in preheated oven, until golden in color.
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