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My Daily Bread: Pita

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BethJ

My Daily Bread: Pita

This is a recipe I found on the internet several year's ago for something called Olga bread.  I believe Olga's is a restaurant chain in the midwest (I live in the PNW).  In any case, it's been our go-to for pita ever since.

The bread is dry-fried on a cast-iron pan.

I'm not so good at shaping them perfectly round, but who cares?  It's all good going down.

 

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jimbtv

Looks delicious to me. I have never made pita. Do you use leavening or is it unleavened bread?

 

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BethJ

This recipe uses yeast.  You can find the recipe here:  http://www.food.com/recipe/olga-bread-79388

(FYI:  I use butter instead of margarine, and heat the milk in the microwave, without scalding.)

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dabrownman

is so much easier than on stone in the oven,  Do they puff up like pitas in the oven?  Well done and

Happy Baking 

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BethJ

...(ie don't make the pocket).   They are soft, and more in the style of a Gyro sandwich.  We use them as a wrap for grilled meats.   Getting ready to grill some lamb and chicken kabobs this week.

FYI not bad wrapped around a hot dog, either.  They have a slight sweetness which contrasts well with a salty dog.

 

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FreshJay

Great recipe! I am going to give that one a go tonight!! It should go down well with the family