Pita
Pita (also known as pita bread, Arabic bread etc.) is a yeasted wheat flatbread originating from North-African, to Middle-Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines. It is usually eaten with sauces, dips and fillings. Dishes that use pita include kebab, gyros, and shwarma.
Before you start
A quick setup makes the method easier to follow and keeps important steps from being missed.
Preparation checklist
- Read all 6 method steps from beginning to end.
- Measure and arrange all 5 listed ingredients.
- Keep the recipe open and follow each step in order; the source does not state a total time.
Recipe notes & preparation tips
Cut the bread into two pieces so it can be used like a sandwich filled with salad or meat. Or the exact same, wrapped into a roll.
Pita is delicious when dipped in sauces. There are lots of possible ideas and combinations!
Because this is a sticky dough, avoid using extra flour to dust your dough when working with it. Grease your hands and work surface with an oil of your choice.
Adapted from the source recipe's notes.Method
- 01
Dissolve the yeast in a bowl of warm water. Add salt, oil and flour, mix it, and knead it into a dough.
- 02
Let the dough rise to twice its size.
- 03
Divide the risen dough into 8 pieces and shape them into balls.
- 04
Then roll the balls into flat and round pita breads (to a diameter of 15 cm or 6 inches).
- 05
Let the breads rise in a warm place covered with a cloth for about 30 minutes.
- 06
Bake at 225°C (435°F) for about 12 minutes.
Ready to serve
Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.
Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!Source & licence
This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Wikibooks Cookbook . Text: CC BY-SA 4.0. Image: CC BY 2.0, credited to Kimberly Vardeman; view original image record .
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