Pita Bread (Balloon bread)

Serves 11
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Directions

  1. 1Knead soft dough with all-purpose flour, instant yeast, sugar, salt, and lukewarm water.
  2. 2Add olive oil and knead until smooth.
  3. 3Let dough rise until doubled in size.
  4. 4Deflate the dough, knead again for 5-7 minutes, and divide into 10-11 balls.
  5. 5Roll balls evenly into 16-18 cm discs and rest for 10 minutes.
  6. 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.