HOMEMADE PITA BREAD RECIPE
My family's authentic, fool-proof pita bread recipe is easy to make and requires a few ingredients you may already have on hand! Mix up the very simple dough, let it rise, and experience the magic of fresh, warm, perfectly puffy homemade pita bread. Baking and stovetop instructions included!
Provided by Suzy Karadsheh
Categories Pita Bread
Time 1h48m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl add 1 cup lukewarm water and stir in yeast and sugar until dissolved. Add 1/2 cup flour and whisk together. Place the mixing bowl in a warm place, uncovered to form a lose sponge. Give it 15 minutes or so, the mixture should bubble.
- Now add salt, olive oil and almost all the remaining flour (keep about 1/2 cup of the flour for dusting later). Stir until mixture forms a shaggy mass (at this point, the dough has little to no gluten development and just looks like a sticky mess and you can easily pull bits off). Dust with a little flour, then knead the mixture inside the bowl for about a minute to incorporate any stray bits.
- Dust a clean working surface with just a little bit of flour. Knead lightly for a couple minutes or so until smooth. Cover and let the dough rest for 10 minutes, then knead again for a couple more minutes. The dough should be a little bit moist, you can help it with a little dusting of flour, but be careful not to add too much flour.
- Clean the mixing bowl and coat it lightly with extra virgin olive oil and put the dough back in the bowl. Turn the dough a couple times in the bowl to coat with the olive oil. Cover the mixing bowl tightly with plastic wrap then lay a kitchen towel over. Put the bowl in a warm place. Leave it alone for 1 hour or until the dough rises to double its size.
- Deflate the dough and place it on a clean work surface. Divide the dough into 7 to 8 equal pieces and shape them into balls. Cover with a towel and leave them for 10 minutes or so to rest.
- Using a floured rolling pin, roll one of the pieces into a circle that's 8-9 inches wide and about a quarter inch thick. It helps to lift and turn the dough frequently as you roll so that dough doesn't stick to your counter too much. (If dough starts to stick, sprinkle a tiny bit of flour). If the dough starts to spring back, set it aside to rest for a few minutes, then continue rolling. Repeat with the other pieces of dough. (Once you get going, you can be cooking one pita while rolling another, if you like). You have two options for baking the pita from here.
- Heat the oven to 475 degrees F and place a heavy-duty baking pan or large cast iron skillet on the middle rack to heat. Working in batches, place the rolled-out pitas directly on the hot baking baking sheet (I was only able to fit 2 at a time). Bake for 2 minutes on one side, and then, using a pair of tongs, carefully turn pita over to bake for 1 minute on the other side. The pita will puff nicely and should be ready. Remove from the oven and cover the baked pitas with a clean towel while you work on the rest of the pitas.
- To cook pita on stovetop: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. (Test by adding a couple drops of water to the skillet, the skillet is ready when the beads of water sizzle immediately). Drizzle a tiny bit of extra virgin olive oil and wipe off any excess. Working with one pita at a time, lay a rolled-out pita on the skillet and bake for 30 seconds, until bubbles start to form. Using a spatula, flip the pita over and cook for 1-2 minutes on the other side, until large toasted spots appear on the underside. Flip again and cook another 1-2 minutes to toast the other side. The pita is ready when it puffs up forming a pocket (sometimes, with this method, the pita may not puff or may only form a small pocket. Try pressing the surface of the pita gently with a clean towel). Keep baked pita covered with a clean towel while you work on the rest.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 whole pita, Calories 205 calories, Sugar 0.4 g, Sodium 1.6 mg, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5.2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
TOASTED PITA CHIPS
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Cut each pita bread in quarters and each quarter in half to make 8 triangles. Place them in a single layer on a sheet pan and sprinkle lightly with olive oil, salt and pepper. Bake for about 10 minutes, until crisp, turning once.
PITA SCOOPS
Make and share this Pita Scoops recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Pamela
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 72 pita scoops
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place pita wedges into a large bowl and drizzle with oil and toss until coated.
- Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl and pour half of mixture over pita wedges. Toss and then top with the remaining mixture and toss again.
- Arrange in a single layer on a greased baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 10 - 15 degrees until golden. Cool completely and package in air tight containers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 21.1, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 0.6, Sodium 39.5, Carbohydrate 3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.8
CRISPY POTATO SKIN SCOOPS
We took baby Yukon gold potatoes, scooped out the inside and deep-fried them to crispy, golden perfection. Then we took it one step further by stuffing each shell with a cheesy potato filling. The result is a bite-size appetizer that's idyllic for any party throughout the year.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 1h
Yield Makes about 40 scoops
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the potatoes on a microwave-safe plate in an even layer, then microwave on high until knife-tender, flipping each halfway through, 5 to 6 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Cut each potato in half crosswise. Use a 1/4 teaspoon measuring spoon to scoop out the potato, leaving a thin border around the edge. Transfer the scooped-out potato to a medium bowl, then cover and reserve.
- Meanwhile, fill a large heavy-bottom pot or Dutch oven with 2 inches of canola oil and attach a deep-fry thermometer to the pot. Heat the oil to 350 degrees F over medium-high heat. Line a rimmed baking sheet with a couple paper towels; set aside.
- Whisk the potato starch and 1/3 cup water in a medium bowl until smooth. Dip the potato shells into the potato-starch slurry, letting any excess drip back into the bowl, then carefully lower into the hot oil. Cook, in batches, until well browned and crispy, about 4 minutes per batch. Remove from the hot oil with a slotted spoon and place cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet. Season with salt and then flip over cut-side down to drain.
- Add the butter to the reserved scoop-out potato and reheat in the microwave until warm, stirring halfway through, about 3 minutes. Use a fork or potato masher to mash the potato until almost smooth, then stir in the sour cream, Cheddar, scallions, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of black pepper until combined.
- Using the 1/4 teaspoon measuring spoon, spoon the filling into the crispy potato skin scoops. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with a pinch of cayenne.
CLASSIC PITA CHIPS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: pita bread, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper
Provided by Merle O'Neal
Categories Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF (180ºC).
- Slice pita bread into eighths and spread chips out on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and brush onto both sides of the chips.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Allow to cool.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 0 grams
PERFECT PITA CHIPS
I searched for months for a recipe that tastes the same if not better than the store-bought pita chips. After many attempts, I found what everyone seems to think are perfect pita chips! They take barely any time to prepare and go great with spinach artichoke dip! Add Italian seasoning, herbs, or Parmesan cheese for a twist!
Provided by Tarryn
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Snack Chip Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Brush one side of each piece pita pocket with olive oil. Sprinkle the garlic powder, salt, and garlic salt over the pita pockets. Slice each pocket into 4 even triangles.
- Bake in preheated oven until the triangles turn a light brown color, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.3 g, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 654.5 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
PITA
If you've only ever had dry supermarket pita, this homemade version is a different animal entirely: puffed up like a pillow, savory on its own, and ready to scoop up anything you like.
Provided by Alon Shaya
Categories Bread Flat Bread Bake
Yield Makes 8 pitas
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Make the dough:
- Combine the water and yeast in a large mixing bowl (if you have a stand mixer, use that bowl) and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Reserve ½ cup (60 grams) bread flour and add the remaining 4 cups to the mixing bowl along with the canola oil.
- If you have a stand mixer, fit it with the dough hook and knead the mixture on low speed for about 3 minutes, until a sticky but cohesive dough starts to form. Pause occasionally to scrape down the bowl if the flour is clinging to the sides and bottom or climbing up the hook. If you're making the dough without a stand mixer, mix it with a wooden spoon. In either case, loosely cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a dish towel and let rest for 30 minutes.
- With your stand mixer on low or while stirring by hand in the mixing bowl, add the salt and, over the course of 2 or 3 minutes, add the remaining ½ cup flour, 2 tablespoons at a time. The dough should be more tense; it will feel soft but tacky, although it will pull from the sides of the bowl.
- Flour your hands generously and use them to pull the dough onto a clean, unfloured work surface. Cup your hands around the dough, rolling it in short, circular strokes and using the sides of your hands to nudge it into a relatively smooth ball.
- Lightly wipe the inside of a large bowl with canola oil and place the dough inside, flipping it once or twice to coat. Loosely cover the bowl and let the dough rise at a warm room temperature for 1 hour.
- After 1 hour, the dough will be stretchy but very soft. Leaving it inside the bowl, stretch opposite sides of the dough over the center. Rotate the bowl a quarter- turn and stretch the dough in the same way, then flip the whole mound of dough upside down and cover again. Let rise for 1 hour.
- Repeat this series of folds one more time, allow it to rise at room temperature for 1 hour, then tightly cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight or up to 2 days. The longer the dough is refrigerated, the more flavor it will have. After this rise, it's ready to be shaped; bear in mind that, once it's shaped, it will need more time for a final rise, so plan ahead.
- Shape and cook the pita:
- Wipe a bit of canola oil on a large baking sheet. Dump the dough onto a clean, dry counter, and use a bench scraper or sharp knife to cut it into eight equal pieces; make clean, decisive cuts rather than use a sawing motion, so you don't deflate all the air inside.
- Lightly flour your hands and place one palm directly over the dough ball, with all your fingertips touching the counter to make a sort of "cage" around the dough. Roll it in brisk, small circles on the countertop so it tightens itself into a smoother, more taut ball.
- Space the rounds of dough a few inches apart, seam side down, on the sheet, and roll to coat them lightly in oil. Tightly cover the sheet with plastic wrap so the dough doesn't dry out, and let them rise at room temperature for 2 to 4 more hours, until they're pillowy.
- Meanwhile, set a baking stone on the center rack of your oven and turn on the broiler. You're emulating a 700°F wood- burning oven, so you need to give the stone a good long while to preheat before you bake.
- When the dough is ready, lightly flour a work surface, and use a bench scraper or thin metal spatula to coax one piece into your palm; be sure you don't manhandle it or you'll force out the pockets of air that formed while it rose. Dust a little more flour on the top of the dough and onto your rolling pin.
- With firm, even pressure, briskly roll the dough a few times along its length. Flip it upside down, rotate it a quarter- turn, and roll it the same way, keeping it as round as possible. Repeat, dusting a little extra flour as needed, until it's about 6 inches across.
- This next part happens fast and furiously, so make sure you have no distractions-screaming children and natural disasters will have to wait. Use tongs or a good oven mitt to pull the oven rack with the baking stone partially out. Carefully pick up the pita, drape it over your palm, and slap it down onto the stone as if you're giving it a high- five (just be careful not to touch the hot stone!). Set a timer for 1 minute, and close the oven. Broilers vary in strength but all are quite hot, so don't turn your back on the oven or the pita may burn. Check on it- it should puff up and build in color, with some beautiful blistered spots. If it's still pale, close the oven and let it keep baking for 30- second intervals.
- Use tongs to flip the pita, and let it finish baking with the oven door cracked so you can watch it finish. Pull it out when the second side is as pretty as the first; this can take anywhere from 30 seconds to 2 minutes, depending on your broiler.
- Bake off the rest of the dough this way; as you get the hang of it, feel free to bake two pitas at a time. Serve these hot or at room temperature.
PITA CHIPS
These baked pita chips make a lovely accompaniment to any dip or spread.
Provided by Dawn
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Snack Chip Recipes
Time 17m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Cut each pita bread into 8 triangles. Place triangles on lined cookie sheet.
- In a small bowl, combine the oil, pepper, salt, basil and chervil. Brush each triangle with oil mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 7 minutes, or until lightly browned and crispy. Watch carefully, as they tend to burn easily!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 245.9 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
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