What is Pita Bread?


Essentially, Pita Bread is a round, hollow flatbread that allows for a puffed-up air pocket when baked, which can later be stuffed with falafel, stir fry or deli meats as well. Such a dish made with this bread is called Pita Pocket. Pita bread originated in the Middle East and is recognised by many names like, “Arab Pita Bread” and Lebanese pita bread. Apart from being eaten as pita pockets, such whole wheat pita bread can be scarfed down with a side of decadent curries, hummus and more.

Cooking Tips for Perfect Pita Bread

 

Individuals often find getting the perfect rise of the puffed bread quite challenging. You may achieve it by letting the dough rest and rise properly. For this, your kitchen needs to be warm and draft-free. While this arab bread recipe employs the toasting method, you can also bake this bread. To do so, leave the sectioned dough to rest for another 20 minutes before popping it in the preheated oven. You will achieve the fluffy pitas in about 5-7 minutes. 

 

This whole grain pita bread recipe emulated here creates a soft and chewy texture with a slightly crisp exterior, much like our Indian Naan. This can also be the reason why the classic pita bread has gained raving popularity across the country and can be seen as a wrap-around for delicious shawarmas. This goes to say that there is a wheat pita bread for every palate. Ready to create your own?

 

 

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