Pitta

Hollow Pitta Bread is ideal for sandwich meals. Cut it in half and you have two pockets into which kebabs, cooked chicken or salads can be slipped neatly. To make it yourself you need a straightforward white bread dough. The tricky part is in the baking, which is not easy in a domestic oven, but it is fun to try at least once.

Nowadays I use an easy blend yeast, which goes straight into the flour, and an electric dough hook. Experienced bread makers who can buy fresh yeast will be a