Pitta Bread Fury

lizzyb1812

I do a combination of what has been said. Sprinkle with water, micro for a few seconds, then cut them in half into 2 sort of semi circular shapes before filling.

To be honest though most cheap pittas are just that, cheap, and far too dry, hence the difficulty with keeping them whole. I think they are best cut into strips to dip into dips or to accompany a salad rather than as a substitute for bread

SavingPennies_2

BE CAREFUL when cutting open the pittas after toasting/ microwaving, the steam that comes out easily burns hands, leave for a few moments to cool. I like to put marg/cheese in so its goes melted and soft, then its really tasty later cold

kitschkitty

Why_oh_why wrote: »

I read a tip on here (sorry to the person who posted it, I really can't remember who it was) - if you cut two small slits, then blow into one of them (carefully as a lot of steam will come out) this will help push the two sides apart. You can then cut as desired.

We always landed up cutting through the pitta but this has made a big difference.

So long as the pita is for your own consumption - blowing germs into someone else's food is a bit yucky! :rotfl:

Shashwoo

Fantastic support!!!

Thank you all :beer:

Pitta really are the bain of my life and although I really want to use them as a change to slices of bread or buns but every time I just end up messing them up!

I will try and let you know tomorrow how I get on as I cheated again and bought cheese topped bums hahahaa

Woo x

orangesmartie

I have the same problem and this is AFTER grilling/toasting them.

Shashwoo wrote: »

Fantastic support!!!
I will try and let you know tomorrow how I get on as I cheated again and bought cheese topped bums hahahaa
Woo x

:eek: :rotfl:

Poorish_Panda

We just stick them in the toaster from frozen. Perfect every time.

luxor4t

Shashwoo wrote: »

....... and bought cheese topped bums ......Woo x

just spat tea on the computer . thank you for cheering me up:rotfl:

esmy

I use scissors rather than a knife, straight from the freezer into the toaster or micro. If I want to make the whole pitta into a pocket (donner kebab stylee) I cut a thin strip off one of the long sides rather than splitting it - seems to form the pocket easier. HTH

kinkyjinks

esmy wrote: »

I use scissors rather than a knife, straight from the freezer into the toaster or micro. If I want to make the whole pitta into a pocket (donner kebab stylee) I cut a thin strip off one of the long sides rather than splitting it - seems to form the pocket easier. HTH

I use scissors too. Cut along the top, turn the scissors the other way, open them, then ease the pouch open. I end up with pitta debris if I do it any other way.

Bronnie

Score halfway through along one side of the pitta, about 1 cm from the edge, pop in the toaster, cut side down. It will then easily open for filling.