I am crazy about pita bread and was looking for an excuse to make them at home. Normally, I would love to have pita bread filled with hummus and veggies or maybe chicken and veggies. But, I saw someone on TV eating a Philly cheesesteak and I was inspired. I decided to get straight to work and try Tyler's version, which can be found here. Who knew making pita bread was SO MUCH FUN??The dough is very simple and then rises for an hour and a half. Once the dough rises, you cut it into 8 pieces and roll each piece into a ball. It is important to keep each ball of dough covered so that it doesn't dry out. Once divided, the dough rests for another 15 minutes, covered. Meanwhile you are allowing your oven to reach 500F (not so perfect for summertime).
One by one, you remove a ball of dough and roll out with a rolling pin, being careful to make a smooth circle. Place the circle of dough directly on the hot pizza stone and watch it puff in the oven!! So exciting and the kids get a big kick out of it : ) They bake in about 3-4 minutes. They are delicious warm and also when they are room temperature. If you love pita bread and are thinking about baking some from scratch, try this Tyler recipe. It is rated 5 stars on the food network website.
I am submitting this recipe to both BYOB, Bake Your Own Bread, and Tyler Florence Fridays. Tyler Florence Fridays is a great group that showcases a variety of Tyler's recipes each Friday. It is so much fun to see what everyone has created throughout the week. Head on over there Friday evening and see for yourself : )
I love pita and have never tried it. Yours look perfect and they seem easy enough. Can you split them? So many recipes, so little time, lol.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a great recipe :) I'm not that great at working with dough that has to rise. Maybe I'll gain up the courage to try this recipe :) It sounds really fun and I'm sure my kids would have fun helping me make it.
ReplyDeleteI am loving this KIM!! I have got to go look it up.. Id love to taste it fresh outta the oven!
ReplyDeleteThese look amazing, really really really good! I love pitas fresh out of the oven. My dad makes them :). Got to give some of tylers recipes a whirl. I love watching him on tv, but i just watch lol, not cook.
ReplyDeleteReally? I never would have thought about making pita bread! And even though I have that book, I've never noticed the recipe. Now I'm going to have to look it up! They look great!
ReplyDeleteI've got to give this a try! I haven't made pita bread in ages.
ReplyDeleteHow do I make the Pita gluten free. I don't expect you to answer. It is the frustration for hubby. I could try and see what I come up with.
ReplyDeleteI got Stirring the Pot, this week. Just started looking at it. A lot of meat recipes when we are cutting back on meat but I will overcome that little problem.
I have never made pita before but your pita just might inspire me to try. It looks so delicious! I bet the Philly cheesesteak sandwich was incredible on these.
ReplyDeleteFabulous looking pitas! I love them too. I haven't tried Tyler's though, I'll have to give them a go soon.
ReplyDeleteI love pita and love homemade stuff. Thanks for finding this recipe for me.
ReplyDeleteOk, girl, its ON! I just got an email from King Arthur Flour and they are sending me some unbleached whole wheat flour to try and review - so I'm going to make pitas! Can't wait to post about it!
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