Pita Bread

Pita (πίτα) can be found all across the Mediterranean, in the Balkans, and Middle East. Since it can be found in so many places, the origins of Pita are highly debated. Some say it comes from the Byzantine era, while others say it can be traced back to Ancient Greeks. While others claim it comes from Ancient Rome or site that since the word was used in old Aramaic texts, it must come from that part of history and time. However it came to be, pita is delicious and goes with all types of foods, especially what we focus on here – Greek Mediterranean. 

Making my own pita bread was of course inevitable. I love the pockets that form and the various way you can fill them. Don't stick to only Falafel or hummus, you can be very creative each time and make different meal.

This is an easy pita bread recipe, and if you follow the steps there is no way it won't work out. It doesn't require any other ingredients than a regular bread does and works pretty fast. 

Go ahead, make some pitas from scratch and enjoy them with your next meal.

Pita Bread
Serve: 6 pitas
Preparation Time: 120 mins
Cooking Time: 6 mins
Ingredients:
  1. Refined Flour ,plus extra for kneading: 3 Cup
  2. Yeast : 1 packet  
  3. Warm water : 1 cup 
  4. Sugar: 2 teaspoons 
  5. Salt : 1½ teaspoons
  6.  Olive oil: 2 tablespoons 
Procedure:
  1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix to form a dough.
  2. Once dough is formed, knead on floured surface for 5 minutes.
  3. Once done, roll into ball.
  4. Coat mixing bowl with olive oil, and brush dough ball with oil as well.
  5. Place dough in bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
  6. Let rise until double in size, about 90 minutes.
  7. When done, remove and place on floured surface.
  8. Preheat oven to 240 C..
  9. Break into 6 even parts and roll each piece into a small ball.
  10. Using a rolling pin, roll out each dough piece to form a pita.
  11. Place two pitas on baking sheet and place in oven for 5-7 minutes, or until it puffs up.
  12. Remove to let cool, and repeat until all pitas are baked.
  13. Enjoy with your favorite meal!
Notes:
  • If dough is too dry, add a little water at a time to form dough.
  • If you need to activate your yeast, do so by following directions on packet. Normally, you just let it sit in the warm water for 15 minutes, then add it to other ingredients and mix to form dough.

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