Cranberry Orange Pita Bread - Easy Gluten-Free Pita Bread Recipe! (2024)

FAQs

What is gluten free pita made of? ›

The gluten free flour blend that I highly recommend using to make pita bread is Better Batter's classic blend, which is a blend of brown rice flour, white rice flour, potato starch, potato flour, tapioca flour, xanthan gum, and pure powdered pectin.

Greek pita bread is one of those lesser-known flatbreads that is often referred to as “Mediterranean Pita” or as “pocket-less pita”. Whereas the more common pita bread (sometimes called “Arabic pita”) has a hollow “pocket” that is usually stuffed, Greek pita bread is soft, slightly thicker and has no pocket.

A very hot oven rapidly creates the steam that puffs up the pita.

Naan can be used in place of pita bread for many dishes, adding a unique twist to traditional recipes. For example, instead of using a pita to make a gyro or falafel sandwich, you can use naan to create a delicious fusion dish.

Fresh yeast is naturally gluten free. We are now aware of some brands of dried yeasts that now contain wheat starch in the ingredients so they are not gluten free. We therefore now list dried yeasts on our Food and Drink Information Service that do not contain gluten.

Avoid any pita bread or bulgur. Falafel: Deep-fried, ball-shaped fritters made from chickpeas and fresh herbs: ✓ Traditionally made with gluten free ingredients, but ask if there is any wheat flour in the falafel mix. Ensure oil isn't used to fry any gluten-containing foods like pita.

Choose whole wheat varieties, which contain more fiber and nutrients. Choose lower sodium options, especially if you are watching your blood pressure. Select pita bread with higher fiber and/or protein content which will help keep you full.

While similar in calorie content, one slice of wheat bread (29g) is higher in sugar and lower in dietary fiber than one small pita bread. It is also slightly higher in sodium and fat content. Since most people eat two slices of bread in one sitting and only one pita bread, pita bread may be a healthier option.

In Greek, pita (πίτα) is understood by default to refer to the thicker, pocketless Greek pita, whereas the thinner khubz-style pita is referred to as aravikí pita (αραβική πίτα, lit. "Arabic pastry").

That's because the puff is steam-powered. For it to work, the dough must be neither too thick nor too thin, and be sufficiently hydrated so that the blast of heat from the oven quickly turns the moisture to steam that inflates the bread.

How do you moisten pita bread? ›

You can use the microwave to soften pita or any other bread that has hardened. Sprinkle the bread lightly with water — don't soak it or get the entire surface wet — and wrap it in waxed paper. Then microwave it for a few seconds, about 10 for a slice of bread or a small pita, and up to 25 for a roll or a large pita.

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Naan uses flour, water, salt, yeast, yogurt, oil, and sometimes egg. Naan often has other flavor ingredients added, while pita on its own is quite plain. Texture: Naan is a larger and softer bread, typically oval in shape. Pita is a bit smaller and firmer.

You can freeze pita bread for later use!

Layer wax paper between the pitas, this makes it easy to pull just one pita at a time, if you like. Freeze for up to 3 months. Warm frozen pitas up in a medium-heated oven. No need to thaw.

A gluten-free diet excludes any foods that contain gluten, which is a protein found in wheat and several other grains. It means eating only whole foods that don't contain gluten, such as fruits, vegetables, meat and eggs, as well as processed gluten-free foods like gluten-free bread or pasta.

Pita bread is typically made from a blend of wheat flour and other ingredients, which means it is not inherently gluten-free. However, some manufacturers produce gluten-free pita bread by using alternative flour and ingredients.

To find a store nearby, use our Location Page. While our locations carry gluten free pitas, our restaurants are not completely gluten free.

Pita, also Pitta, breads, also called Arabic bread, balady, shamy, Syrian bread, and pocket bread, are circular, leavened double-layered flat breads that originated in the Middle East. It is prepared with flour, water, baker's yeast, and salt.