Pita Bread (Balloon bread)
Serves 11
Directions
- 1Knead soft dough with all-purpose flour, instant yeast, sugar, salt, and lukewarm water.
- 2Add olive oil and knead until smooth.
- 3Let dough rise until doubled in size.
- 4Deflate the dough, knead again for 5-7 minutes, and divide into 10-11 balls.
- 5Roll balls evenly into 16-18 cm discs and rest for 10 minutes.
- 6Cook on a hot tawa on medium-high heat until puffed well, then lower the heat and cook until done.
Ingredients
- 500 g all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp instant yeast
- 1-2 tbsp sugar
- 3/4 tbsp salt (optional)
- 1.5 cups lukewarm water
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Equipment
cast iron skillet
Tips
- Add water in a controlled manner; start with 1 cup and slowly add the rest as the amount varies with the quality of the flour (can range from 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups).
- You can add 2-3 tbsp of flour if needed during the second kneading to make the dough manageable.
- The 10-minute rest after rolling is a very important step.
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