Name: Moroccan Pita Bread
Cook time: 1 h 35 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Cuisine: Africa and Arabic
Ingredients: yeast 1.5 tbsp; sugar 1 tbsp; warm water 300 ml; plain flour 500 gr; salt 1.5 tsp; sunflower oil 2 tbsp; frying oil

Ingredients

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Moroccan Pita Bread

1.5 tbsp yeast
1 tbsp sugar
300 ml warm water
500 gr plain flour
1.5 tsp salt
2 tbsp sunflower oil
frying oil

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Steps

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Step 1

In a small bowl, add the yeast, sugar and 60ml water and stir to combine. Allow it to sit for 5 minutes to activate the yeast.

5 min

Step 2

In a large bowl, add the flour, together with the salt. Mix with your hand to combine and make a wheel in the center.

5 min

Step 3

Add in the yeast mixture and vegetable oil.

Step 4

Mix with your hands until a soft dough is formed.

5 min

Step 5

Transfer the dough to a clean surface and knead for 5 minutes until elastic.

5 min

Step 6

Divide the dough into 10 pieces and form into smooth balls.

5 min

Step 7

Roll each dough ball into a 0.5cm-thick circle, cover with a clean towel and allow them to rise for 60 minutes.

1 h

Step 8

Cook each in a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat, until puffed and browned on both sides.

10 min

Step 9

Serve warm.