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Pita Bread

Cultural Context

Pita bread is a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine, often served with dips like hummus or used to wrap fillings. Its origins trace back to ancient civilizations in the region, and it has become popular worldwide due to its versatility and ease of preparation.

Middle EasternEGside
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
110ml milk
12g white sugar
1.5g instant yeast
150g all purpose flour
1.5g salt
14g softened unsalted butter
mozzarella cheese
olive oil

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour is more nutritious, while all-purpose flour is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while vegetable oil is usually cheaper.

1

Mix 110ml milk, 12g white sugar, and 1.5g instant yeast in a bowl.

2

Add 150g all purpose flour and 1.5g salt, and mix until it forms a dough.

3

Add 14g softened unsalted butter and knead the dough on a work surface.

4

Let the dough rise until doubled in size.

5

Deflate the air bubbles and divide the dough into 4 pieces.

6

Take a piece of dough and shape it into a ball, then rest for 15 minutes.

7

Sprinkle some flour on the kneading board and flatten the dough with a rolling pin.

8

Add mozzarella cheese and fold the dough to stuff the cheese inside.

9

Repeat with remaining pieces of dough.

10

Heat a pan on medium low heat and add olive oil.

11

Place the stuffed dough into the pan and spread olive oil on top.

12

Fry until both sides are golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlwork surfacepanrolling pin

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

PitaArabic Bread

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