How difficult is it to prepare Pita bread?

This recipe has a Easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.

How long does it take to prepare Pita bread?

The preparation time is 40 minutes and the cooking time is 15 minutes.

How many people does this recipe serve?

This recipe is designed for 15 servings.

Can I substitute some ingredients?

Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.

How should I store this preparation?

Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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Recipe of Pita bread

Today we teach you how to prepare a wonderful roll, pita bread, a type of soft, slightly fermented flatbread made of wheat flour, for consumption in the Mediterranean area, especially in the Near East, occasionally cooked on the walls of the oven and reminiscent of the crust of pizza. Its data is very old, it has been eaten for thousands of years and its soft and crumbless texture makes it ideal for taking care of the line and filling it with

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Recipe Summary

Preparation 40 min

Cooking 15 min

Servings 15

Difficulty Easy

Category Breads and pastries

Ingredients

500 g of flour
1 tbsp flour
1 cup of oil
salt
water
1 tsp sugar
1 sachet of yeast
120 ml warm milk

Join me and let's see how to make Pita bread

Instructions:

Step 1

Activate the yeast by mixing the milk with the flour, sugar and yeast. Let it ferment for 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 2

Make a volcano with the flour, smoking the center. Pour the oil and salt around the volcano; in the center add the activated yeast.

Step 3

Add water, little by little until you get a semi-pasty texture.

Step 4

Knead it and put it in a bowl covered with film in a warm place.

Step 5

Leave it until it doubles in size, this can go from one hour up, depending on the season and temperature.

Step 6

Stretch the dough to degas it and start forming small balls.

Step 7

Using a kitchen stick, crush and then cut the round dough. It should not be too thin.

Step 8

Place the rolls on a baking sheet and cover them with a kitchen towel and let them rise.

Step 9

Preheat the oven to 250º C for 10 minutes

Step 10

Bake at 200ºC for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown, heat up and down.

Step 11

Tip: Put the tummies in a bag, close it and let them cool down inside it. This way, when you take them out, you can open them very easily with the knife, since the bag helped to retain their moisture.