Homemade Flour Tortillas, Naan Flatbread and Pita Bread.
Recipes👇
4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoon baking powder 1 2/3 cups hot water 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instruction: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
Add the water and butter and using your hands, mix together the dough until it is a cohesive ball and all of the liquid has been absorbed. If the dough is too sticky, add more flour 1 tablespoon at a time, as needed.
Transfer the dough onto your work surface and knead it about 10 times until it becomes smooth all over.
Divided the dough into 12 equal balls then flat each ball slightly into the shape of a hockey puck. Flour each piece of dough on both sides then set them aside and cover them with a towel.
Heat a large nonstick sauté pan over medium-high heat.
Roll out one piece of dough into an 8-inch circle then transfer it to the hot pan. Cook the tortilla for about 1 minute then flip it once and continue cooking it an additional 30 seconds or until golden brown spots appear on both sides. Transfer the tortilla from the pan into a towel and cover it while you roll out and cook the remaining tortillas.
Easy Pita Bread Recipe
Ingredients: 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast 1 teaspoon sugar 3/4 cup warm water (around 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, mix the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for about 5–10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until a shaggy dough forms, then knead for about 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise until doubled — about 1 hour.
Punch down the dough and divide it into 6–8 pieces. Roll each into a ball, then flatten into circles about 1/4 inch thick.
Heat a heavy skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Place one pita into the hot pan. Cook for about 1–2 minutes until bubbles form, then flip and cook another 1–2 minutes.
