Step by step

Method

7 steps

1. 1

   Stir the warm water, yeast, and sugar together in a large bowl and let it sit 5 minutes, until foamy. Stir in the olive oil.

2. 2

   Add the whole wheat flour, 2 cups of the all-purpose flour, and the salt and stir until a shaggy dough forms. Knead 5 to 7 minutes, adding the remaining flour as needed, until smooth and only slightly tacky.

3. 3

   Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm spot about 1 hour, until doubled.

4. 4

   Set a baking sheet or pizza stone on the lowest oven rack and heat the oven to 475°F.

5. 5

   Divide the dough into 8 pieces, shape into balls, and let them rest 10 minutes. Roll each into a 6-inch round about 1/4 inch thick.

6. 6

   Bake 2 or 3 at a time on the hot sheet 4 to 5 minutes, until they puff into balloons and are pale golden in spots.

7. 7

   Wrap the hot pitas in a clean towel as they come out so they stay soft.