TRADITIONAL PITA BREADS
This is a great pita bread recipe I got from a friend who works at a great Greek restaurant here in my town. Slice pita in half and fill pockets with your favorite filling, or for dipping, cut into wedges and pan fry in a little olive oil.
Provided by Dennis Morazan
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Flat Bread Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Sprinkle yeast over warm water in a mixing bowl and allow to stand until the yeast forms a creamy foam, about 5 minutes. Mix in 2 cups of flour, salt, and shortening; beat for 2 minutes with a fork. Stir in as much of the remaining 1 1/2 cup flour as needed.
- Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, kneading in more flour if dough is sticky. Form into a ball, cover with a kitchen towel, and let rest in a warm area for 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
- Divide dough into 12 equal portions; flour your hands and roll each piece into a ball. Cover dough balls with a kitchen towel and let rest for 10 minutes. Flatten the balls into rounds on a floured surface, cover with kitchen towel, and let rest 10 more minutes. Gently roll each dough ball into a circle about 6 inches in diameter on a floured surface. Place pita breads in a single layer on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake in preheated oven until the pita breads puff up, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip breads over with a spatula, return to oven, and bake 2 more minutes. Let cool on wire racks before cutting pita breads in half and gently separating tops and bottoms to form pockets for filling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28 g, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 292.4 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
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Dominick Robinson
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pita breads turned out really dense and chewy. I followed the recipe exactly, but they just didn't turn out right.
Rick Knight
[email protected]These pita breads were a bit dry for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try adding some more water to the dough next time.
Rehan Wife
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pita bread, but these were actually really good. They were soft and fluffy, and they had a great flavor. I would definitely recommend them.
Deanna Playz
[email protected]These pita breads are amazing! They're so soft and fluffy, and they have the perfect flavor. I'm definitely going to be making these again.
Shehu Nacha
[email protected]I've been looking for a good pita bread recipe for a long time, and I finally found it! These pita breads are soft, fluffy, and have the perfect amount of chewiness. I'll definitely be making these again and again.
Dalal Mziry
[email protected]These pita breads are delicious! They're the perfect bread for sandwiches, wraps, or just eating plain. I highly recommend them.
Mohammed Elsayed
[email protected]I was really impressed with these pita breads. They're so easy to make and they taste great. I'll definitely be making these again.
Amjid Ali Baloch
[email protected]These pita breads are a great value. They're affordable and they make a lot, so they're perfect for feeding a crowd. I would definitely recommend them to anyone.
Tina Moraza
[email protected]I'm a professional chef and I have to say, these pita breads are restaurant-quality. They're perfectly cooked and seasoned, and they're the perfect addition to any meal.
ItzNathan
[email protected]These pita breads are amazing! I've tried many different pita bread recipes before, but these are by far the best. They're so soft and fluffy, and they have the perfect flavor.
Joilyn Gonzalez
[email protected]I baked these pita breads over the weekend and they turned out fantastic! They were soft, fluffy, and had the perfect amount of chewiness. I followed the recipe exactly and didn't have any problems at all. I'll definitely be making these again soon.