Make Perfect Pita Bread With Science

Ingredients

• 100 gram whole wheat flour
• 200 grams all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon instant dry yeast
• 1 Tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 Tablespoon Olive oil
• 180 mL of water

Science: Whole wheat flour is higher in proteins and give a denser texture.

Making the dough

1. Zero a scale with a mixing bowl
2. Add and measure 100 g wheat flour and zero scale
3. Add and measure 200 g all-purpose flour
4. Mix all other dry ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
5. Add oil and water
6. Knead the dough until look smooth
7. Lightly grease another bowl
8. Roll and shape into a ball and put into a bowl
9. Ferment for 1 hour at a warm temperature
10. Dust cutting board with flour
11. Remove the dough and knead a for few minutes
12. Divide into 6 pieces
13. Roll and shape into a ball and place on a baking tray
14. Cover with a towel and let it rest for 15 minutes
15. Roll each ball into a 5-inches circle
16. *Optional: You can flavor with dry herbs and seeds

Cooking the bread

1. Pre-heat pan on high heat
2. Turn the bread after a few bubbles are formed
3. Cook until it makes a large bubble

Science: Cooking at high heat increases the formation of steam quickly and form a large gas bubble.