Pita fillings - homemade recipes with vegetables, chicken, mushrooms

Yeast dough pita

Despite the intriguing name of this bread, the process of making it is relatively simple. Anyone can bake delicious pita bread. In addition, preparing a dish involves a set of products that are almost always available in every home.

Ingredients for preparing pita (recipes in all cases indicate tablespoons):

• 500 g flour;
• 300 ml water;
• ½ tablespoon each of salt, dry yeast, sugar;
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.

Arabic pita bread is prepared like any other baked product, namely, it begins with the process of kneading the dough. For this recipe, there is also a rule of mandatory sifting of flour (in order to saturate it with oxygen and remove lumps and impurities).

• The flour is sifted into a container in which the dough will be kneaded later. Then, using a mixer at minimum speed, mix the flour, to which salt and sugar are added. When the bulk is evenly distributed in the mixture, add the yeast and again everything is brought to homogeneity.
• The amount of warm water specified in the recipe is poured into the container with bulk products with continuous stirring.
• Without turning off the mixer (also on minimum mode), knead the mass until it becomes homogeneous. Then, while stirring, vegetable oil is added in several stages. Knead everything together for about 10 minutes.
• To properly prepare pita bread, you need to let the dough “grow.” That is, the finished mass is transferred to a larger container and covered with cling film (can be replaced with a clean, damp, thin towel). In this form, the dough should stand at room temperature until it doubles in volume (about 1-1.5 hours).
• After the specified time, the dough is kneaded (instead, you can fold it several times). Then cover again with film/towel and leave for about another half hour (but not less than 20 minutes).
• The finished mass is kneaded again and divided into equal pieces, which are rolled into balls (you should get 8 pieces). The dough, divided into portions, is again left to rise.
• After 10 minutes, the pieces are rolled into balls again, each of which is rolled out into a small cake (15 cm in diameter).
• Before baking the pita bread, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 250 degrees. With this heating of the oven, the cakes are baked for no more than 6 minutes. Finished products should not be ruddy. Properly prepared pita bread, as the instructions say, should be pale but soft.
• The baked crumpets are removed from the oven, transferred to a wooden stand (or on a clean wooden cutting board), covered with a towel and left to cool completely.

As you can see, preparing pita bread is not difficult and you do not need to have any special knowledge or abilities. Pita flatbreads are served with meat dishes and salads.

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Basic pita recipe

Kitchen utensils: several large bowls; cutlery (spoons, knives); spacious baking tray; the frying pan is spacious; oven mitts; wooden spatula; a piece of parchment paper; Kitchen Scales; sieve.

Ingredients

How to choose the necessary ingredients

• Try to choose only the best ingredients for your pita bread. This is especially true for flour: it must be of the highest grade and fairly finely ground. Also, do not forget that various debris should not be visible in the bag of flour: blackened grains, polyethylene residues or grain husks. Remember that only fresh and high-quality flour will allow you to make truly delicious pita.
• If you don’t like yeast baked goods, make pita without yeast - this recipe allows the use of a teaspoon of baking soda, quenched with table vinegar.
• Olive oil , recommended for use in the recipe, is an integral element of Greek cuisine; without it, pita will not turn out the way you expect it to be. Sunflower oil, which is often used in the absence of olive oil, makes the flatbread less fluffy and tender, and the dough itself can taste bitter.

Step-by-step cooking process

1. Pour 70-75 g of dry yeast into a small bowl, add about 250 ml of water to it. Stir the mixture thoroughly with a spatula until the yeast is completely dissolved. Leave the mixture for a few minutes in a warm place. Mix the remaining water with 20-25 g of table salt and 7-10 g of granulated sugar, trying to dissolve all the grains.

2. Sift 750 g of wheat flour through a sieve and make a small depression in it.

3. Pour the infused yeast into the niche, as well as water with salt and granulated sugar. Then add 80-100 ml of olive oil and mix the mass thoroughly.

4. Once the dough has become too stiff, transfer it to a floured kitchen counter and knead by hand for about ten minutes.

5. Then leave the dough in a warm place for an hour, during which time it should swell well. Punch down the risen dough and divide it into twenty equal pieces.

6. We form a ball from each piece, then leave the products to infuse for about half an hour. To prevent the workpieces from becoming covered with a dry crust, cover them with a towel.

7. Roll each ball into a flat cake with a diameter of approximately 12 centimeters.

8. Again, leave the pieces in a warm place for proofing, this time it will take about ten minutes. Line a baking tray with baking paper and transfer the prepared cakes onto it. In total we need to bake 10 cakes in the oven.

9. Bake the products for about 10 minutes at 200 degrees in the oven. We bake the remaining ten pieces on both sides in a dry frying pan preheated over medium heat. In this case, under no circumstances cover the frying pan with a lid.

Basic pita recipe video

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Pita with vegetables and fruits: recipe

Pita with vegetables is an ideal breakfast option. It can also be used with first courses for greater saturation.

Compound:

• Mayonnaise and vegetable oil - 2 tbsp. l.
• Pita flatbreads and lettuce leaves – 4 pcs.
• Spices - to taste
• Tomatoes – 2 pcs.
• Cilantro – 1 bunch
• Lemon and mango – 1 pc.

Process:

• Cut the cake into 2 parts or form a small pocket.
• Cut tomatoes, lemon and mango into half rings.
• Lubricate the pocket with mayonnaise. Place lemon, tomatoes and mango inside.
• Decorate the filling with herbs and sprinkle with spices.
• Serve to the table.

Mushroom filling for pita

Compound:

• fresh champignons – 0.3 kg;
• feta cheese – 150 g;
• vegetable oil - as much as needed;
• salt, spices - to taste;
• onions – 0.2 kg;
• ketchup – 50 ml;
• cherry tomatoes – 0.2 kg;
• parmesan or similar cheese - 50 g.

Cooking method:

• Wash the mushrooms, dry with napkins and cut into thin strips.
• Peel the onion and cut into half rings.
• Cut the feta into small cubes and finely grate the parmesan.
• Wash the tomato, dry with napkins and cut in half.
• Heat the oil in a frying pan, add the onion and fry until golden brown.
• Add champignons. Fry them, stirring occasionally, until the liquid released from them has almost completely evaporated from the pan.
• Cut the pita and coat the inside with ketchup.
• Place tomatoes and fried mushrooms inside, as well as pieces of feta.
• Sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
• Place the pita wrappers in the pan, being careful not to let them fall on their sides.
• Place in an oven preheated to 180 degrees and wait 10 minutes.

Pita with mushroom filling is best served hot, although after cooling it will retain a rather pleasant taste.

Cooking tips

• To prevent the pita from burning, try to monitor the intensity of the stove fire when baking the product in a frying pan. Don't make the heat too high, as this will simply burn your cake on the outside and remain raw on the inside. In addition, it is best to bake a raw flatbread in the oven at 200 degrees, constantly monitoring the level of rise of the dough: if the product has swollen too much, immediately open the oven door to prevent tears from appearing on the delicate surface of the pita.
• To prepare pita shawarma, you can also use a wide variety of fillings, for example, meat. For example, you need to grind the chicken through a meat grinder, add finely chopped onion and salt. Then simmer the meat in a frying pan for about seven minutes, stirring constantly, and then put the resulting filling into the pita.
• In addition, this product can be made sweet by filling it with jam, marmalade or slices of canned fruit.
• Filled pita bread can dry out quickly if left outdoors for a long time. To avoid this, you can wrap the snack in plastic wrap and leave it at room temperature.

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How and with what to serve the product

• Pita is a universal snack that perfectly serves as a hearty breakfast, nutritious lunch or early dinner. If you are watching your figure, I do not recommend consuming the product late in the evening, since the calorie content of the snack is quite high.
• Don't forget to serve appropriate drinks with your pita. In my opinion, milk, kefir or yogurt are best suited to a product without filling. As for pita shawarma, vegetable juices, tea or unsweetened coffee are perfect for this snack.
• Many gourmets believe that filled pita will become much tastier if it is topped with a suitable sauce. The most popular sauces for this appetizer are ketchup, mayonnaise or sour cream. It is also worth noting that pita with sweet and sour Chinese sauce turns out incredibly tasty.
• It is customary to eat pita with your hands, without using cutlery. However, if your snacks are going to be eaten by children, cut the product into small pieces with a sharp knife and serve on a spacious plate with a fork.

Helpful information

Now that you know how to make pita, I recommend paying attention to other, no less reliable and quick recipes for delicious snacks that can be easily prepared at home.

• Try the very appetizing homemade shawarma with chicken in pita bread, famous for its amazing taste and incomparable, memorable aroma.
• Also, don’t forget about the delicious lavash roll with chicken, which is rightfully considered one of the most attractive appetizers. Even the most notorious picky eaters are unable to refuse such a delicacy.
• Also, try low-calorie pita bread with cheese and herbs. This light and satisfying dish will attract the attention of those gourmets who would not like to gain extra pounds.
• Surprisingly tender herring under a fur coat is a worthy decoration for the holiday table. A nutritious and aromatic dish will not leave indifferent even those who do not like fish-based products.
• If you want to experiment, check out these great recipes for pita rolls with a variety of fillings. Maybe among them you will find the best one, ideal for your family.

Step-by-step recipe with photos

Pita is unleavened flatbread that is baked in the oven at high temperature, baked in a dry frying pan, or traditionally baked on stones. The peculiarity of pita is that when baked, a pocket is formed in the flatbread, which can be cut and filled with salad, pate and other dressings.

To make pita at home, we need flour, warm water, yeast, salt and olive oil.

First, dissolve the yeast in warm water, slowly add flour and mix with a spoon. Next, you need to pour in the oil and add salt.

Knead a soft, slightly sticky dough. Then put it in a bowl, cover with film and put it in a warm place for 2-2.5 hours.

The dough should increase 2-3 times in volume.

Place the dough on the table and sprinkle with flour, knead it well.

Divide the dough into equal parts. Makes about 10-12 parts.

Roll out each piece, then fold the edges inward and roll out a little with a rolling pin.

Place the cakes on a baking sheet lined with parchment and bake at 220-230 grams, 10-12 minutes.

Homemade pita is ready!

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Recipe for shawarma in pita at home

Cooking time: 35-40 minutes. Number of servings: 4-5. Calorie content per 100 grams: 180-265 kcal. Kitchen utensils: several large bowls; cutlery (spoons, knives); Grill pan; oven mitts; wooden spatula; a piece of parchment paper; Kitchen Scales.

Ingredients

Step-by-step cooking process

1. We wash the eggplant and cut it into large rings. Peel the onion and also cut it into rings.

2. Place the prepared eggplant and onion on a dry grill pan and fry the ingredients for about three minutes on each side.

3. Cut 150 g of suluguni into thin slices. Place slices of fried eggplant, onion and slices of suluguni into two pitas. Transfer the products to a serving dish.

4. Cut 100 g of ham into large and thin slices. Wash and cut fresh cucumber into slices. Finely chop or grate 20-30 g of kachoricotta.

5. In the next two pitas we put the prepared cheese, cucumber and ham, then transfer the finished products to a serving dish.

6. Wash and cut 2 radishes and 1 avocado into slices. Sprinkle the prepared avocado with lemon juice to taste.
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7. After this, cut 50 g of caciocavallo into slices. We put all the prepared ingredients into the remaining two pitas and transfer the products to a dish.

8. Decorate the dish with a mix of salads, or according to your own taste.

Video recipe for shawarma in pita at home

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