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nm1999

nm1999

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I have been attempting to make my own pita bread. No matter what I do, I can't get it to be soft. I have tried several recipes and it doesn't make a difference.

I am starting to wonder if it's me, and I suspect I might be overworking the dough. How do I know, by feel, when the dough is done being handled? I handle it like I am making a regular loaf bread.
 
k_tsoukalas

k_tsoukalas

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One thing I learned is that you can't overwork the dough. Normally when kneading bread dough, you do it until it becomes REALLY elastic. Well, to make a good pita bread, it can't get to that point. To keep the dough soft, you should just knead it for maybe a minute, but no longer than that.
 
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