Soft Bread Pouches

Large rounds or ovals of hollowed, knobbly, spongy pide, baked in hot ovens, are served to soak up all kinds of food. They should be soft in texture, with a slightly crispy crust, but can be varied according to personal taste. A swift bake in a high oven produces a crisp crust with a hollow pouch, whereas a longer bake in a lower oven produces a softer bread with a barely discernible pouch good for mopping up garlicky olive oil and yogurt. Small, thin pouches are filled with grilled