Pita bread (Arabic bread)

Pita bread (Arabic bread)

Pita bread is a variety of bread of Mediterranean origin, characterized by its rounded shape and its ability to swell when cooked, creating a bag inside. It is often used to wrap foods, such as sandwiches or kebabs, and is popular for its versatility and soft texture. It is baked at a high temperature, which contributes to its distinctive puffy characteristic.

Ingredients

For approximately 8 pita breads:

• 500 g of wheat flour (you can use whole wheat flour if you prefer)

• 7 g active dry yeast (about 2 ¼ teaspoons)

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon of sugar

• 300 ml of warm water

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil

Before making pita bread, make sure you have wheat flour, yeast, warm water and salt on hand. Ready to bake delicious pitas!

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