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Pita bread with hummus Recipe

Middle Eastern · Appetizer · 35 min total

Soft, fluffy pita bread served with creamy, homemade hummus – a classic Middle Eastern combination perfect as a snack or light meal.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon instant yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons ice water
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine flour, yeast, and salt. Add warm water and olive oil; mix until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
2. Divide dough into 4 balls. Roll each into a 6-inch circle, about 1/4 inch thick. Cover with a damp cloth and let rest 10 minutes.
3. Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat. Cook each pita for 1-2 minutes per side until puffed and lightly browned. Keep warm in a towel.
4. For hummus: In a food processor, blend chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until smooth. With motor running, add ice water and blend until creamy. Adjust seasoning.
5. Serve warm pita with hummus.

Tips

• For extra fluffy pita, ensure the skillet is very hot before cooking.
• Hummus can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
• Garnish hummus with a drizzle of olive oil and paprika if desired.

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