My favorite kind of food that isn't dessert is anything with carbs, especially bread. I love bread. A lot. There are so many different kinds and can be used in so many different ways. Nothing is better than bread to soak up the juices from meat at Christmas or Easter, or just warmed up and eaten straight. Unfortunately, bread isn't the healthiest option ever and there are many fad diets that discourage you from eating bread at all. A great, healthy solution to this is using whole wheat flour in place of bleached, white flour. Whole grain flour is full of nutrients and fiber, and it still retains that bready goodness that we all love. In Greece, Pita bread is traditional and used in lots of meals. I found this lovely recipe that makes the whole bread making process super simple! Use this as a base for pizza, sandwiches and as a dip into hummus or even salsa.
Ingredients:
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups bread flour
1 Tbsp dry active yeast
about 1¼ cup warm water (or more, if necessary)
1 tsp sugar
2 tsp salt
1-2 Tbsp olive oil
Directions:
1. Combine yeast, water and sugar together, and let stand for about 10 minutes until the yeast is dissolved.
2. Add remaining ingredients and knead until dough is smooth and elastic. The dough should be soft, so add more water if needed. You can knead the dough by hand or using mixer. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand in a warm room until doubled in bulk.
3. Turn out dough onto a floured table or counter and knead until dough is smooth and elastic. Form the dough into 8 balls. Roll each ball into a circle, about ¼ inch thick. (I found that even 1/4 thick, they were way too doughy. Go even thinner and don't make my mistake)
4. Place on a non-stick baking sheet and bake on the bottom rack of the 450F oven for 3 minutes. Flip the pita over and bake until the pita is has fully ballooned.
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