Whole Wheat Pita Bread Recipe

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Whole Wheat Pita Bread
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Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Add honey; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the oil, salt 3 cups of whole wheat flour and remaining water. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough whole wheat flour to form a soft dough.
  2. Turn onto a surface dusted with all-purpose flour; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.
  3. Punch dough down; let rest for 10 minutes. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide dough into 12 pieces. Shape each into a ball. Knead each ball for 1 minute. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes.
  4. Grease baking sheets and sprinkle with cornmeal. Roll each ball into an 8-in. circle. Place on prepared baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
  5. Bake at 475° for 8-10 minutes or until browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. To serve, cut in half and split open. Stuff with fillings of your choice. Yield: 1 dozen.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 277.46 Kcal (1162 kJ)
Calories from fat 63.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.04g 11%
Sodium 584.58mg 24%
Potassium 45.4mg 1%
Total Carbs 48.18g 16%
Sugars 0.24g 1%
Dietary Fiber 9.28g 37%
Protein 9.89g 20%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Calcium 45.7mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 241.95 Kcal (1013 kJ)
Calories from fat 55.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.14g 11%
Sodium 509.75mg 24%
Potassium 39.58mg 1%
Total Carbs 42.01g 16%
Sugars 0.21g 1%
Dietary Fiber 8.09g 37%
Protein 8.62g 20%
Iron 1.8mg 12%
Calcium 39.9mg 5%

* 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

  • 5.3
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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