Paul Gayler

Pitta bread

Preparation info
  • Makes

    8

    large or 12 mini pitta breads
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Burgers: From Barbecue Ranch Burger to Miso Salmon Burger
Burgers

By Paul Gayler

Published 2014

  • About

These Arabic-style flatbreads are great for holding kebabs or small burgers. Ensure you have your oven set at the highest possible setting for the best result.

Ingredients

  • 25 g fresh yeast
  • pinch of sugar
  • 400 ml warm wa

Method

  • In a bowl, mix the yeast with the sugar and 4 tbsp of the water; leave the liquid to become bubbly, about 10-15 minutes. Mix the flour and salt in a mixing bowl, make a well in the centre and add the yeast mixture. Work into a dough with the remaining water to a firm consistency. Knead for 10 minutes.
  • When the dough is smooth and pliable, shape into a ball, place