PITA BREAD (SYRIAN)
I can remember my Grandmother making this on rainy days using her wood stove. I would sit there listening to the rain, all cozy and warm with the aroma of fresh baking bread in the air. Then we would get a loaf hot out of the oven and spread a ton of butter on it. It tasted sooo good. I can smell the aroma every time I think...
Provided by Fred Alam
Categories Flatbreads
Time 4h5m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Activate The Yeast: In a small bowl mix the yeast and sugar. Add 1/2 cup of warm water and gently stir. Let it sit for 10 or 15 minutes. It should be all foamy.
- 2. Mix The Dough: In a large bowl put salt and 3 cups of the flour. Mix thoroughly and form a well in the middle. slowly mix in the 1/2 cup of yeast and 1 cup of warm water until fully incorporated. It will be a wet dough. Don't worry about it. This is the difference between this and regular bread.
- 3. The Rise: In another large bowl put 1 to 2 tbs. of oil. Coat the sides of the bowl so the dough won't stick. Put the dough in the bowl and fully coat the dough to keep it from forming a crust while it rises. Cover the bowl with a heavy towel and place it in a warm, draft free spot for 2 or 3 hours. It should be about doubled in size when it's ready for kneading.
- 4. Oven: Preheat the oven to 475 deg. Place a large cookie sheet in the oven to heat up. If you have a pizza stone that works great. Just make sure it is heated up fully. It will take longer than the time to just preheat the oven.
- 5. Kneading The Dough: Put some of the 1 cup of flour on a flat surface and place the risen dough on it. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes. Add more flour as needed until the dough is no longer sticky and comes together well.
- 6. Forming: After the kneading cut and form into small balls. They should make about an 8 inch circle when rolled out. Let them rest for 10 minutes. After they have rested, roll them out into 6 to 8 inch rounds about 1/4 inch thick
- 7. Baking: Place the rounds on the cookie sheet or stone and bake for about 2 or 3 minutes per side. DON'T walk away. They bake very fast. As soon as they puff up and have a light brown color it's time to flip them or take them out. You don't want to over bake them or they will come out crisp instead of soft. Do the first one by itself to check the times. Every oven is different. When you take them out let them cool for just 2 or 3 minutes and put them in a bag to keep them nice and soft. The puffing in the oven should form the "pocket" in the pita but it doesn't always. Don't worry about it. They still taste great.
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Rosemary Pollard
[email protected]This recipe was terrible! The pita bread was hard and flavorless. Don't waste your time.
Kasey RUTLEDGE
[email protected]This pita bread recipe is the worst I've ever tried. It was a complete disaster. Avoid!
Catherine Hawkins
[email protected]This recipe is a waste of time. The pita bread was dense and chewy. I would not recommend it.
Bubble
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but the pita bread didn't turn out well. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Muhammad Aisha
[email protected]The pita bread was too dry and bland. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
Daniel Deleon
[email protected]Not bad, but not the best pita bread I've ever had. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
L Torres
[email protected]The dough was a little sticky, but the pita bread turned out great. I will definitely make this again.
Dr Zaeem
[email protected]The pita bread was a little dry, but still tasty. I might add a little more water next time.
Nguru Akoto
[email protected]Easy to make and delicious! I will definitely be making this again.
Imon Hosen
[email protected]Great recipe! The pita bread was soft and fluffy, and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Shuhel Ahmed
[email protected]The pita bread was light, fluffy, and had a great flavor. I was worried it would be too dry, but it was perfect. I will definitely make this again.
Luz L
[email protected]Delicious and easy to make! Followed the recipe exactly and the pita bread came out great. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or just eating on its own with some hummus.
Shedi Shah
[email protected]I've tried many pita bread recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The dough was easy to work with and the end result was amazing. Will definitely be making this a regular in my kitchen.
SK SABUL
[email protected]This recipe was a hit! The pita bread turned out perfectly fluffy and delicious. I loved the addition of the za'atar seasoning, which gave it a nice savory flavor. I will definitely be making this again.