Pitta bread is a type of bread that is commonly used in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. It is a versatile bread that can be used for sandwiches, dips, or even as a snack. This bread is easy to make and requires only a few ingredients. In this article, we’ll show you how to make your own pitta bread.
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you will need to make pitta bread:
500g strong white bread flour
7g sachet fast-action yeast
1 tsp salt
1 tsp caster sugar
2 tbsp olive oil
325ml warm water
Instructions
Step 1: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, mix together the bread flour, yeast, salt, and caster sugar until well combined.
Step 2: Add the Olive Oil and Water
Add the olive oil and warm water to the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix everything together until you have a smooth and elastic dough.
Step 3: Knead the Dough
Take the dough out of the bowl and put it on a floured surface. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it is smooth and springy.
Step 4: Let the Dough Rise
Put the dough back in the bowl and cover it with a damp tea towel. Leave it in a warm place for about an hour until it has doubled in size.
Step 5: Divide the Dough
Once the dough has risen, take it out of the bowl and put it on a floured surface. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces.
Step 6: Roll Out the Dough
Roll out each piece of dough into a round shape, about 1/4 inch thick. Place the rounds on a floured surface and cover them with a damp tea towel. Leave them to rest for about 10 minutes.
Step 7: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 250°C/480°F/gas mark 9. If you have a pizza stone, put it in the oven to heat up.
Step 8: Bake the Pitta Bread
Place the pitta bread rounds on the pizza stone or a baking tray and put them in the oven. Bake for about 5-7 minutes until the bread puffs up and turns golden brown.
Step 9: Serve
Take the pitta bread out of the oven and serve them hot with your favorite dips or fillings.
Nutrition
Here is the nutrition information for pitta bread:
Calories: 165 kcal
Protein: 5g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fat: 2g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 270mg
Conclusion
Making your own pitta bread is easy and fun. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have fresh and delicious pitta bread any time you want. Use it for sandwiches, dips, or as a snack. Enjoy!
