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Chives Pita Bread

Cultural Context

Pita bread, a staple of Middle Eastern cuisine, has been enjoyed for centuries, traditionally serving as a pocket for various fillings. The addition of chives adds a fresh, herbaceous flavor, enhancing the bread's versatility. Today, pita is popular worldwide, often served with dips like hummus or stuffed with meats and vegetables, adapting to local tastes and ingredients.

Middle EasternILside
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour/plain flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp (7g) dry yeast
1/2 tbsp sugar
1/3 cup warm water
2 tbsp oil
1/2 cup (125ml) warm water
chopped chives/herbs

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lactose-free and lower in calories.

chives

🥗Healthier: green onions

💰Cheaper: parsley

Green onions provide a similar flavor profile.

1

Combine 3 cups flour, 1/2 cup cornmeal, and 1/2 tsp salt in a bowl.

2

In a separate bowl, mix 1/3 cup warm water with 1/2 tbsp sugar and 1 tbsp dry yeast; cover until foamy.

3

Add 2 tbsp oil to the flour mixture.

4

Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture along with 1/2 cup warm water; stir until just combined.

5

Knead on a floured work surface until elastic, adding water or flour as needed.

6

Shape the dough into a ball and coat with oil; cover and let rise for about 45 minutes.

7

Press the dough to release air and form it into a ball again; cover for 5 minutes.

8

Cut the dough into two portions, making 8-10 large pieces or 16-18 small pieces.

9

Coat the dough balls with flour and add chopped chives/herbs; roll out into thin circles.

10

Place on a clean floured towel and cover with another towel for 30 minutes until slightly puffy.

11

Heat a pan over medium-high heat without oil and place the dough circles in the pan, flipping to let them puff up.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingbaking

Equipment Needed

bowlpanfloured work surfaceclean floured towel

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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