Easy pita bread recipe

These pita breads go perfectly with falafel, but are also particularly good as "empty-the-fridge food". Together with a good dressing and pita bread, it can make the most delicious leftover dinner, even if the contents of the fridge initially seemed a bit sad. These pita breads are relatively quick and incredibly easy to make, and the pita breads taste good regardless. With a crispy crust, a nice big pocket for lots of filling, and a soft, juicy crumb in the bread.

TIP: Also try this recipe: homemade foccacia bread with rosemary or this foccacia with olives and feta. 

How do you make pita bread?

Pita bread is a flatbread that is baked so that the bread rises in the oven, forming a large pocket that can be filled with salad and meat. Homemade pita bread can in no way be compared to the store-bought ones you find in the supermarket's bread department. They quickly become a dry and boring pleasure, while homemade breads are both soft, juicy and slightly crispy on the surface. So incredibly delicious, and with plenty of room for the filling, without the pita bread breaking into pieces. To ensure that you get a good "pocket" in your pita bread, there are several different tips:

• Make sure to use strong flour with a high gluten content. This ensures that the dough is supple and can rise better.
• Bake your pita bread on a warm surface. This will help them rise better. You can use a baking sheet or baking stone, for example, but it also works great if you just preheat regular baking sheets.
• Make sure that both the oven and baking surface are well heated when you put the pita bread in the oven. 

What goes in pita bread?

In Greek, pita means "flat", and it is a traditional Greek flatbread. In Greece, pitas are often served with gyros, tzatziki and maybe one Greek salad. We also highly recommend filling Greek pitas with meatballs with feta or this Greek lentil salad for vegetarian filling. Pita bread is also a common dish in the Middle East, where it is typically served with hummus and crispy falafels. Also often together with tahini dressing or dips such as baba ganoush or haydari. In Denmark, people often eat the bread filled with canned tuna. With canned corn, crème fraiche dressing and iceberg lettuce. And that's also delicious! Other filling suggestions could be a delicious cottage cheese salad or one salmon mousse. It would also be delicious as a packed lunch.