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A round wheat and yeast-based flatbread, pita, also known as pitta or pita bread, is a common staple in many Mediterranean and Middle Eastern diets.
There are two different types of pita: The pocket style is often stuffed to make falafel, gyros or other sandwiches. It is made by placing a thin layer of dough on a convex sheet placed over an open fire. Due to the high heat, the dough inflates with air as it cooks so that there are two separate layers when it deflates.
The thicker, single-layer Greek style pita is better for scooping sauces or dips, such as hummus or tzatziki, and is traditionally cooked in a stone floor oven.
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Pita Questions
Any tips for where to get good a pita in Manhattan? 1 AnswerOlympic Pita: Olympic Pita 5th-6th Ave. 58 W 38th st, New York, NY 10018 (212) 869-7482 (212) 869-7484 (866) 659-7482 (212) 624-4255 - Fax olympicpi... read more
I want to make pita bread. But can I freeze half of the recipe? Hrm. 2 AnswersYes. Make sure the bag is airtight, and squeeze out as much air as possible before closing the bag. To thaw, take the pita out of the bag to prevent moisture fr... read more
Can you freeze pita bread? Krogers has pita bread 10 packs for $10.00 can I stock up and freeze it? 7 Answersdefinately! i would put it in freezer bags or wrap it in freezer paper to avoid freezer burn before all the bread is consumed. when you thaw it, take it out of... read more -
Pita Blogs and Forums
- MealMaster: Recipe for Pita Bread
- Hebrew Language Detective: Pita
- My Mom's Recipes And More: World Bread Day 2006
- Farmgirl Fare: Pita, Pita, I Too Much Eata
- Saffron Trail: Whole Wheat Pita Bread
- Baking and Books: How to Make Pita Bread in the Desert
- Baab Mallya: Miniature Pita Bread with Sour Cream Dip
- A Spoonful of Sugar: Pita Bread
Pita Cookbooks
- Google Product Search: Pita Bread Cookbooks
- Paradox Press: The Laurel's Kitchen Bread Book
- Food International Cuisine Middle Eastern Cuisine


