pita bread crust too hard
I've baked my first pita bread in home, the pockets was almost well formed but the crust is hard, crunchy.
I've applied some variations because of time/number/ingredients restrictions, in particular:
- I've used two part of white flour (farina 00) and one part of whole-wheat flour
- I've made the pitas a bit thin, say 1/7-1/8 inch.
- I've raised the dough for about 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Which are the factors that make the crust so crispy?
EDIT:
About the cooking method I cooked at about 500 F for 4 minutes, turn 2 minutes, the dough was puffed after about 2-3 minutes.
Best Answer
Cook only until it is fully puffed. If that isn't enough, try folding them right after taking them out, and put them in a paper bag. They'll steam themselves briefly and keep the crust soft.
Pictures about "pita bread crust too hard"
Quick Answer about "pita bread crust too hard"
Try lowering your oven temperature by 25 degrees at a time, and/or shortening how long you cook it until just lightly browned. I have found that cooking them extremely hot is best to get them to puff properly, even if they only take two minutes to cook. I get a successful puff at 450 degrees F.Why is my pita bread so hard?
It's because they've dried out too much. To prevent that, wrap them in a clean kitchen towel as soon as they come out of the oven. The cloth traps just enough moisture, while also allowing the pitas to breathe; use plastic, and they'll sweat and get soggy.How do you soften hard pita bread?
The best way to soften hard pita bread is to put it in the microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel. The damp paper towel will produce steam that will re-moisturize the pita bread. Make sure to eat the pita bread as soon as it comes out of the microwave because it will harden again quickly.Why is my crust too hard?
Baking quick breads at too high temperatures can cause a hard outside crust. Most quick breads bake in a moderate oven (350\xb0F to 375\xb0F). Double check your recipe to see the temperature they recommend.More answers regarding pita bread crust too hard
Answer 2
We cook our pitas on the stovetop on a very hot cast iron skillet. You can monitor each pita carefully that way. Put the pita in the pan and flip it when it puffs. You can encourage the small puff bubbles to join by gently pushing down on them with a spatula. Once the pan is hot, each pita only takes about 2 minutes.
Answer 3
Try lowering your oven temperature by 25 degrees at a time, and/or shortening how long you cook it until just lightly browned.
Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Images: Karolina Grabowska, Karolina Grabowska, Karolina Grabowska, Karolina Grabowska