Where did the pita originate?
Many versions of the it's first day are presented in literature and on the
Internet. We know two things here. For one, we know pita bread is one of the
oldest recipes known to mankind. We also know the Mediterranean countries were
first to develop Pita. Currently these countries consume more bread than any
other groups, and despite what some fad diets would have you believe, as a group
they are not overweight. The word, "Pita" is a generic term for round,
flat bread. It originated from the Greek word "Pitta", which is
defined as: Thin, flat layers. Pita was made famous by the pocket and, today may
be known as Pita, Flat bread, Pocket Bread or Pita Pocket Bread.
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How do you get the pocket in there?
Normally before we answer this question, we would have to relocate you under the
Kangaroo Protection Program. However, since the secret has already been leaked,
we may as well divulge it to everyone! The round flat pieces of dough are baked
at 300° for one minute. The extreme temperature causes the dough to puff up
like a balloon, thus creating the POCKET!
Warning: Do not try this at home!
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