Khubz Arabi (Pita or Flat Bread) Recipe

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Khubz Arabi (Pita or Flat Bread)
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Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 cups warm water
  • 2 (1/4 oz) packages active dry yeast
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 6 cups all-purpose flour , sifted

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, scatter the yeast over the warm water and stir until dissolved.
  2. Add the salt.
  3. While kneading constantly, gradually add 6 cups of flour and 2 tablespoons of oil until the dough is smooth and elastic. Continue to add more flour if the dough still sticks to your hands.
  4. Put the dough into a large, greased bowl and turn dough to grease all sides of it.
  5. Cover with a dry tea towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
  6. Preheat oven to 375-degrees F.
  7. Punch dough down gently.
  8. Divide the dough into 24 equal portions and shape them each into smooth balls.
  9. Place on a floured surface and dust tops lightly with flour. Cover with a dry tea towel.
  10. Let rest undisturbed 15 minutes more.
  11. Roll out each ball into a 6-inch diameter circle.
  12. Place on greased baking sheets.
  13. Bake in 375-degree F oven for 10-12 minutes or until the bread puffs. Do not leave baking unattended.
  14. YUM!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 314.87 Kcal (1318 kJ)
Calories from fat 35.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.92g 6%
Sodium 703.22mg 29%
Potassium 134.54mg 3%
Total Carbs 59.32g 20%
Dietary Fiber 3.78g 15%
Protein 9.77g 20%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 19.3mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 218 Kcal (913 kJ)
Calories from fat 24.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.72g 6%
Sodium 486.86mg 29%
Potassium 93.15mg 3%
Total Carbs 41.07g 20%
Dietary Fiber 2.62g 15%
Protein 6.76g 20%
Iron 0.6mg 5%
Calcium 13.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.9
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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