Pita bread recipe – how to make pita bread

Pita bread is served at just about every meal in the Middle East. It can be used for dipping, or to make delicious sandwiches in the pocket. In the Middle East, pita is made in brick ovens, where very high heat can be achieved. When removed from the oven, the layers of baked dough remain separated inside the deflated pita, which allows the bread to be opened into pockets, creating a space for use in various dishes. It is very hard to duplicate in a home kitchen, but these recipes, combined with high heat, comes very close.

The Dough (Al ‘ajeen)

Pita Bread

Lebanese Bread

Arabic Bread

Khibbiz Arabi (Pita or Arabic Bread)

 

Zaatar Pita Bread

 

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