Puffy Pocket Pita
Soft flatbreads that balloon in the oven. Quick to mix, fun to watch, and nothing like the ones in a plastic bag.
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Recipe Details
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour500 g
- Warm water320 g
- Instant yeast6 g
- Salt10 g
- Olive oil15 g
Instructions
- 1
Mix everything into a dough and knead 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 2
Cover and rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled.
- 3
Set a baking steel or an upside-down baking sheet on the middle rack and preheat to 500°F for at least 30 minutes.
- 4
Divide into 8 balls, cover, and rest 20 minutes so they roll out without fighting back.
- 5
Roll each ball to a 7-inch round about 1/4 inch thick. Even thickness is what makes the pocket.
- 6
Bake 1–2 at a time directly on the hot surface, 2–3 minutes, until they balloon. Stack under a clean towel so they stay soft.
Equipment
- Baking steel or baking sheet
- Rolling pin
- Kitchen scale
Ideal Outcome
Soft flatbreads that balloon in the oven. Quick to mix, fun to watch, and nothing like the ones in a plastic bag.
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