Pitas are paper thin on one side
My problem is when the pittas do puff up, one side is paper thin, and tears easily when you try to put anything on it. Any tips?
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Uneven rolling of pitas can usually cause this problem. Make sure you shape even with roll pin & keep it half centimetre thick!
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Uneven rolling of pitas can usually cause this problem. Make sure you shape even with roll pin & keep it half centimetre thick!Why does pita bread separate?
The steam needs a lot more room than water, but the vapor is contained by the outer surface. The only way the expansion can happen is by swelling up like a balloon - and the upper and lower dough portions are separated, forming the pocket.Why does my pita not puff?
If the oven temperature is too low, steam won't puff the pitas, and you'll end up with duds. Turn the oven as high as it will go, and preheat the oven with a baking steel or stone,* which retains heat, thus aiding in the creation of steam.How do I stop my pita from tearing?
Instead of cutting the bread directly in half, trim a 1 \xbd" opening from the top. Flip that trimmed piece over and tuck it into the bottom of the pocket before filling it with whatever you happened to be craving.How do you fluff pita bread?
Keep the heat low to medium. Put the pita bread on the open flame using tongs. Leave the bread on the open flame for around 40 seconds. It will start to puff out and create the well-known pita pocket.Faint [Official Music Video] - Linkin Park
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I find, whenever baking very well proofed flat breads such as pizza, that the top tends to turn into one big bubble if you don't take the time to pop them when they start. Proof that this is a common problem is the fact that they sell purpose made "pizza bubble poppers" at my local restaurant supply. I admit this is mostly speculative not knowing the recipe or details. Is it yeast leavened or chemically leavened, etc..
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