Add Wood Fired Pita Recipe
Make Add Wood Fired Pita Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water (1.5 cups) and honey (1 tbsp). Sprinkle active dry yeast (2 tsp) on top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour (3 cups) and salt (1 tsp). Mix well.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture. Add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil (2 tbsp).
- 4
Knead the Dough
Mix until a dough forms. Transfer to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
First Rise
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Pita Cooking
- 6
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your wood-fired oven or conventional oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 7
Shape the Pitas
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and then roll out into circles about 1/4 inch thick.
- 8
Prepare for Baking
Place the rolled-out pitas on a floured surface and let them rest for about 10 minutes.
- 9
Bake the Pitas
Transfer the pitas to the oven (or onto a pizza stone if using a wood-fired oven) and bake for about 3-5 minutes or until they puff up and get lightly golden.
- 10
- 11
Serve
Serve warm and enjoy your wood-fired pitas with your favorite dips or fillings.