Tortillas Naans Pittas

• total time: 1 hour 16 minutes

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour

1 ½ teaspoons salt

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 ⅔ cups hot water

¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

Directions

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder.

Pour in hot water and melted butter, then mix with your hands until a dough forms and no liquid remains.

If the dough is sticky, add more flour one tablespoon at a time.

Transfer to a floured surface and knead about 10 times until smooth.

Divide dough into 12 equal portions and lightly flatten each into a disk. Coat both sides of each piece with flour, cover with a towel, and let them rest.

Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

Roll one piece into an 8-inch circle and place in the hot pan. Cook for 1 minute, flip, and cook for another 30 seconds until golden spots appear.

Transfer to a towel and cover to keep warm. Repeat with the rest.

Easy Pita Bread Recipe

Ingredients:

2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast

1 teaspoon sugar

¾ cup warm water (about 100°F / 38°C)

2 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions:

In a small bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until bubbly.

In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a rough dough forms.

Knead on a floured surface for 5–7 minutes until soft and elastic.

Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour until doubled.

Punch down the dough and divide into 6–8 balls. Flatten each into a ¼-inch thick circle.

Heat a heavy pan or cast iron skillet on medium-high.

Place one pita at a time into the skillet and cook 1–2 minutes per side until puffed and golden.

Keep warm in a kitchen towel.

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