Pita Bread

Pita bread is a round, flat leavened bread originating from the Middle East and the Mediterranean region. During baking, a hollow air pocket forms inside, which allows it to be filled with various ingredients. It is traditionally filled with hummus, falafel, grilled meat, vegetables or tzatziki. Pita is also served as a side dish for sauces and dips, or cut into triangles and toasted as chips. It is made from wheat flour, water, salt and yeast. It is a staple of the cuisines of Greece, Turkey, Israel, Lebanon and other countries in the region.