PITA POCKETS (FLAT BREAD)
When I was growing up, the mom of a friend of mine would have these Lebanese pocket breads waiting for us after school. Warm out of the oven and filled with jam and butter, the kids would line up at the door! Although you can easily buy them at the store today, fresh from the oven always wins! Use as you would pita pockets for...
Provided by Family Favorites
Categories Other Breads
Time 1h35m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. In large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups of flour and yeast. Combine warm water, oil, salt and sugar. Add to yeast mixture. Beat 3 minutes with an electric mixer. Add in enough flour to make a stiff dough.
- 2. Cover and let rise 45 minutes.
- 3. Divide dough into 8-10 balls. Roll balls into 5-6" rounds.
- 4. *** Really Important*** Roll from center to edge, not back and forth or they won't puff. Let rise 30 minutes.
- 5. Bake on a hot cookie sheet at 450-500 degrees for approximately 4 minutes.
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Yolandi Pienaar
yolandi-p@yahoo.comThese pita pockets were a lifesaver! I was having a party and I needed to make a lot of sandwiches. These pita pockets were the perfect solution. They were easy to make and they held up well to being filled with all sorts of different fillings.
Eco CleanMaster
e-cleanmaster49@yahoo.comI've been looking for a good pita pocket recipe for a while and I'm so glad I found this one. These pita pockets are so easy to make and they taste delicious.
Melody Jaimes
j_melody@gmail.comThese pita pockets are amazing! I love the way they puff up in the oven. They're perfect for making sandwiches or wraps.
christina mboya
cm@gmail.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pita pockets turned out really dense and chewy. They weren't bad, but they weren't as light and fluffy as I was hoping.
Jdjd Jdnd
jj@hotmail.co.ukThese pita pockets are a great way to use up leftover chicken or beef. They're also perfect for meal prep.
Rafi Ahmed rana
rr@hotmail.comI love making these pita pockets on the weekends. They're so much better than store-bought pita bread and they're so versatile.
Asiphe Moni
a_m@aol.comThese pita pockets are the perfect addition to any party or potluck. They're easy to make and they can be filled with a variety of delicious fillings.
Mwangi Alan
m.a23@gmail.comI've never made pita bread before, but this recipe was so easy to follow! The pita pockets turned out great and they were so delicious.
olabode soetan
osoetan@gmail.comThese pita pockets were a complete disaster! They were dry, tough, and they fell apart when I tried to fill them. I don't recommend this recipe.
princess arinola
arinola32@gmail.comThese pita pockets were a bit too dry for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try adding some more oil or butter next time.
Dennis Kwame Awuye
a.d95@aol.comI'm not a huge fan of pita bread, but these pita pockets were surprisingly good. They were soft and fluffy, and they held up well to being stuffed with various fillings.
Nabeel Ali
ali_n80@gmail.comThese were easy to make and tasted great! I used them to make mini pizzas and they were a hit with my kids.
Mofijul Sheikh
m-sheikh@yahoo.comThese pita pockets are delicious! I love the crispy texture and the soft, fluffy interior. They're perfect for dipping in hummus or baba ganoush.
Matt Isenhour
matt@gmail.comI've made these pita pockets several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect size for sandwiches or wraps.
Liz Nyamasio
n.liz@gmail.comThese pita pockets were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.