Fresh Recipe: Hummus and Pita Bread

Hummus Recipe

1 can garbanzo beans/chick peas (or 1 cup dried beans, soaked and cooked)

1 tablespoon lemon juice

4 cloves garlic

1 teaspoon cumin

salt and pepper to taste

1/4-1/2 cup olive oil (I used a full 1/2 cup, we like our hummus creamy)

Mix all ingredients in a blender or food processor (I use my Magic Bullet). Add olive oil until the hummus is the consistency you like, and season to taste. It’s that easy! You can also add Tahini if you would like.

Pita Bread Recipe

1 tablespoon yeast

1 tablespoon sugar

1/2 cup warm water

4 cups flour

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 cup warm water

1 tablespoon olive oil

Mix the yeast, sugar, and 1/2 cup warm water and let rest 10 minutes. Mix salt and 1 cup warm water. Put flour in a mixing bowl and make a well. Add the yeast water and mix. Add the salt water and mix thoroughly. Knead in the oil for 10 minutes. Cover and rise until double (1 1/2 to 2 hours).

Knead for 5 minutes. Divide dough into balls the size of golf balls. Shape into balls, and roll to 3/8 inch thick. Prick each piece of rolled dough with a fork.

Cook on a dry or lightly-oiled griddle for 3 minutes each side. Keep cooked pitas covered with a towel so they don’t dry out.