PITA BREAD
This staple of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines is surprisingly easy to make -- and the process feels almost magical. It starts with a simple yeast dough (we used some whole-wheat flour in addition to white) that gets baked in a very hot oven. The heat activates the yeast and creates steam, which makes the dough puff up dramatically, forming the signature pocket. Martha made this recipe on "Martha Bakes" episode 811.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Time 3h
Yield Makes 16
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Make the dough:In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, yeast, honey, and 1 cup warm water until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap; let rise in a warm spot until doubled in bulk, about 30 minutes. Stir in remaining 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, salt, oil, and remaining 1 1/4 cups warm water.
- Transfer dough to a floured surface. Knead dough, dusting hands and surface with more flour as needed, until smooth and elastic, 10 minutes. Transfer to a large oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise again until doubled in bulk, about 45 minutes.
- Form and bake the dough:Punch down dough, and form into a ball; then turn out onto a floured surface.
- Quarter dough. Working with one piece at a time (drape a kitchen towel over the rest), divide each quarter into 4 smaller pieces.
- Roll each piece into a ball and pinch, tightening the ball. Turn pinched-side down and flatten with your palm.
- Flatten each ball into a 6-inch round with a lightly floured rolling pin.
- Transfer rounds to rimmed baking sheets sprinkled with cornmeal; drape with kitchen towels. Let rest 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 500 degrees and set an inverted rimmed baking sheet on rack in lowest position. Place 4 dough rounds on preheated sheet. Bake until puffed, 2 minutes. Flip and bake until golden in spots and just cooked through, 1 minute more. Transfer to a basket lined with a kitchen towel; cover to steam and keep warm. Bake remaining pitas and serve.
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Samuel JamesEd
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good pita bread recipe for ages. These pitas are the best I've ever had.
Mausam magar
[email protected]**5 stars!** This recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves pita bread. The pitas are soft, fluffy, and have the perfect amount of chewiness.
Therez Rochez
[email protected]These pitas are amazing! They're so easy to make and they taste so good. I've never had pita bread this good before.
Daisy Sibonga
[email protected]I love this recipe! The pitas are so delicious and versatile. I've used them for everything from sandwiches to wraps to pizzas. They're also great for dipping in hummus or baba ghanoush.
Aisha Olamide
[email protected]This pita bread recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and the results are amazing. The pitas are soft and fluffy on the inside, and have a perfectly crispy exterior. I've made them several times now and they've always turned out great.