Pita Bread (Pain Ballon) by @lesgourmandisesdeloubna

35 min

8 servings

🌾

600 g

Wheat flour

🍞

12 g

Baker's yeast

💧

360 ml

Water

🍬

0.5 tsp

Sugar

🧂

1 tsp

Salt

  1. Activate
    • Baker's yeast
    • Water
    • Sugar

    Activate the yeast in the lukewarm water with the sugar for a few minutes.

  2. Add
    • Wheat flour
    • Salt

    Add the flour and salt, then knead until you get a smooth, homogeneous dough.

  3. Rest

    Let the dough rest in an oiled bowl for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until it doubles in volume.

  4. Shape

    Shape the dough into a log on a well-floured surface, divide into 8 balls, and flatten slightly with a rolling pin.

  5. Rest

    Let rest for another 20 minutes.

  6. Cook

    Cook at 300°C in a pizza oven, at 240°C in a home oven, or in a pan.

Pita Bread (Pain Ballon) by @lesgourmandisesdeloubna

35 min

8 servings

🌾

600 g

Wheat flour

🍞

12 g

Baker's yeast

💧

360 ml

Water

🍬

0.5 tsp

Sugar

🧂

1 tsp

Salt

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/6

    Activate the yeast in the lukewarm water with the sugar for a few minutes.

    🍞Baker's yeast
    💧Water
    🍬Sugar

  2. Step 2/6

    Add the flour and salt, then knead until you get a smooth, homogeneous dough.

    🌾Wheat flour
    🧂Salt

  3. Step 3/6

    Let the dough rest in an oiled bowl for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until it doubles in volume.

    🥣Mixing bowl

  4. Step 4/6

    Shape the dough into a log on a well-floured surface, divide into 8 balls, and flatten slightly with a rolling pin.

    🥖Rolling pin

  5. Step 5/6

    Let rest for another 20 minutes.

  6. Step 6/6

    Cook at 300°C in a pizza oven, at 240°C in a home oven, or in a pan.

    🍳Pan

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Grains, Leavening agent, Liquid, Sweetener, Spices

Ingredients

Wheat flour, Baker's yeast, Water, Sugar, Salt

Notes

Wheat flour (T45 or T55), Baker's yeast (1 tablespoon), Water (lukewarm), Salt (natural, non-iodized)

Allergens

Gluten

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Halal, soy-free

Calories

210 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 6g, Carbohydrates: 44g, Fat: 0.7g, Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 0.5g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 350mg, Iron: 1.3mg, Calcium: 10mg, Potassium: 70mg

Vitamins

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine): 0.2mg, Vitamin B3 (Niacin): 1.8mg, Folate (B9): 40mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

15 minutes

Overall

35 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

6 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Mixing bowl, Rolling pin, Pan

Appliances

Oven

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Bread

Occasions

Everyday, Summer

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@lesgourmandisesdeloubna

Origin

Cuisine

Tunisian, North African, Mediterranean

Geographic

Tunisia, North Africa

Various

Aspect

Texture

Soft, Fluffy, Hollow, Pillowy

Flavors

Neutral, Savory, Mildly Sweet

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

freezer

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 1 day (cover with a towel,once cooked and cooled), freezer : 1 to 2 months (once cooked and fully cooled,store in an airtight bag,reheat before serving)