Welcome to yet another recipe contribution on the Suresh Nanda Food blog!
“Pita bread” has and will always be one
of my favorites. You can stuff it with your favourite fillings or just
eat is plain, as desired. So, here are the ingredients for my favourite
pita bread recipe.
Do note that these ingredients make 10
pitas. All you need is 440 grams of bread flour, 264 litres of warm
water, 8 grams instant dry yeast and 9 grams salt. Next, line a baking
sheet with parchment paper and generously pour 440 grams flour over it
and set aside. Now, mix all the aforementioned ingredients in a bowl
until the dough comes together and forms into a smooth ball or as
desired. You may also use a dough mixer fitted with the dough-hook
attachment in case you are too fond of mixing it with your hands.
If using the dough mixer, do so on low
speed for about 2 minutes or until the dough comes together and then
turn the mixer to medium speed and let it mix for about 8 minutes or
until the dough turns into a smooth ball and comes out the bowl with
ease. Just ensure that the dough must be smooth but not sticky. Next,
place the dough onto a working surface and knead it with your hands for a
minute or more, to your desired consistency. Divide the dough into
pieces of 75 grams each and roll into balls. Cover the, with a clean
kitchen towel and let the dough relax for about 10 minutes.
Next, roll out the dough into a quarter
inch thick circle and place it onto the prepared trays. Cover with a
plastic film and let it stay undisturbed for about 40 minutes. When
ready, heat up a pan, (I use a cast iron pan that works great) and
lightly oil it and place the rolled out pita on it. Let it cook on one
side for a few seconds and then flip it over. Work the pita as such for a
couple of minutes on.
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