Pita Bread Recipe

Pita bread is not Indian, but is similar to Naan. The recipe will illustrate the similarities.

We will Pita breads with Indian bread flour (Atta) and Ghee.

1. Warm water (100ºF to 110ºF): 1¼ Cup

2. Active dry yeast: 1 teaspoon

3. All Purpose Flour (Maida): 3 Cups

Divided in to 2, 1½ Cup each

4. Salt: 1 Tablespoon

5. Vegetable oil: 1½ teaspoon

Flour for dusting and rolling

1. Stir dry yeast in warm water.

2. Make a well in 1½ cup of Atta. Add water to form dough. Mix well.

3. Let it stand in a warm place for 90 minutes or till the dough has doubled in bulk.

1. Mix remaining 1½ cup of Atta and salt.

2. Add oil and yeast mixture and knead together for about five minutes.

3. Gather dough into a ball. Brush the ball lightly with oil. Cover with a damp kitchen towel or plastic film wrap.

4. Let it stand in a warm place for 90 minutes or till the dough has doubled in bulk.

5. Divide the dough in 8 parts and form them as a ball. Each ball will make one Pita bread

1. Preheat oven to 450º F.

2. Roll out a ball into 6 to 7" diameter disk with the thickness of about three Nickels ( 5ç coins).

Place on a un-greased baking sheet.

3. Bake about 6 to 8 minutes till the breads are puffed up and lightly brown. Repeat till all the Pita breads have been made.