PITA BREAD
This staple of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines is surprisingly easy to make -- and the process feels almost magical. It starts with a simple yeast dough (we used some whole-wheat flour in addition to white) that gets baked in a very hot oven. The heat activates the yeast and creates steam, which makes the dough puff up dramatically, forming the signature pocket. Martha made this recipe on "Martha Bakes" episode 811.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Time 3h
Yield Makes 16
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Make the dough:In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, yeast, honey, and 1 cup warm water until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap; let rise in a warm spot until doubled in bulk, about 30 minutes. Stir in remaining 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, salt, oil, and remaining 1 1/4 cups warm water.
- Transfer dough to a floured surface. Knead dough, dusting hands and surface with more flour as needed, until smooth and elastic, 10 minutes. Transfer to a large oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise again until doubled in bulk, about 45 minutes.
- Form and bake the dough:Punch down dough, and form into a ball; then turn out onto a floured surface.
- Quarter dough. Working with one piece at a time (drape a kitchen towel over the rest), divide each quarter into 4 smaller pieces.
- Roll each piece into a ball and pinch, tightening the ball. Turn pinched-side down and flatten with your palm.
- Flatten each ball into a 6-inch round with a lightly floured rolling pin.
- Transfer rounds to rimmed baking sheets sprinkled with cornmeal; drape with kitchen towels. Let rest 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 500 degrees and set an inverted rimmed baking sheet on rack in lowest position. Place 4 dough rounds on preheated sheet. Bake until puffed, 2 minutes. Flip and bake until golden in spots and just cooked through, 1 minute more. Transfer to a basket lined with a kitchen towel; cover to steam and keep warm. Bake remaining pitas and serve.
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Muskaan Muskaan khan
[email protected]This is the perfect pita bread recipe! It's easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love using it for sandwiches, wraps, and even as a pizza crust.
Kanteno Asoma
[email protected]I was really impressed with this recipe. The pita bread was so light and fluffy, and it had a great flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
romjan mia
[email protected]The pita bread was really good, but it was a bit too thick for my taste. I think I'll try rolling it out thinner next time.
Usman Sbukar
[email protected]This recipe is amazing! The pita bread is so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I've already made it several times and it's always a hit.
FRAN JULIE
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my pita bread turned out really flat and dense. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.
Md kawsar Gazi
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The pita bread was so soft and fluffy. I can't wait to try it with different fillings.
Mohan Yare
[email protected]The pita bread was good, but not great. It was a bit too dry for my taste.
Amin Salanje Shaibu
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I ended up with a dense, chewy pita bread that was not at all what I was expecting.
Muhammad Hussan
[email protected]The pita bread was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
vqnilla UwU
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical at first, but this recipe really delivered. The pita bread was light and airy, with a perfect golden brown color. I'll definitely be making this again.
Ram Siss
[email protected]This is the best pita bread recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and the results are amazing. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.
Neona Delma Lewis
[email protected]Fantastic recipe! The pita bread turned out perfectly fluffy and delicious. I served it with hummus, baba ganoush, and falafel, and it was a huge hit with my family and friends.