Pita pocket
Pita is a slightly leavened round flat wheat bread, and variable in size. Its history
extends far into antiquity. Flat breads in general, are among the most ancient breads.
Most pitas are baked at high temperatures (450 °F . I made this on a stove top. Much
of pita's popularity in the Western world since the 1970s is due to expanded
use of the pocket types of sandwiches.
This pitta pocket is an easy lunch item for the kids. I used to buy store brought pita. one Sunday night I realized i had no bun or pita for sandwich for Monday lunch. ( stores are not open after 5 pm on Sundays) Rice and curry is out of the question for lunch. I decided to give it try to make pita bread. lucky, it came out well. kids loved it. I also add shredded lettuce tomatoes and shredded cheese on top of the meat.
For the Dough:
Whole wheat flour 3cup
Yeast 1tsp
Warm water 1.1/4 cup
Sugar 2tsp
For Filling:
Ground beef 21b
Flour 2tsp
Tomato 2 medium size chopped
Oregano 1tbsp.
Garlic Chopped 1tsp
Black pepper 1tsp
Chilli pepper 2 tsp.
In a medium bowl Mix sugar and warm water.Sprinkle yest and mix well let it stand for 15 minutes. In a large bowl mix flour, pinch of salt. Make a well add the yeast mixture. make Soft dough. Add more flour if needs to. Let it stand in a warm place for 2 hrs. Divide the the dough in to 6 small balls. Roll in to 1/4 thick 6"circles. Heat the pan add each pitas in to the pan for about 2 min in each sides cover with with lid while cooking. The bread will puff up.
Filling:
Heat the pan. add flour and fry until light golden brown. Add ground beef and rest of the ingredients except tomatoes,and mix well. Cook well until the oil comes out clear. add chopped tomatoesand cook for about 5 more minutes.
Cut pita into two halves. Open up slowly. spoon in the fillings. You can also add shredded lettuce and cheddar cheese.
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