What can I dip my pita chips in?

Serve with your favorite dips or eat them plain! We like to dip the chips in hummus, salsa, guacamole, and tzatziki. Note-store pita chips in an airtight container or Ziploc bag for up to one week.

How do you puff up pita bread?

Lay pita bread into hot skillet and cook until bread begins to puff up and bottom has brown spots and blisters, about 3 minutes. Flip, cook 2 more minutes, and flip back onto original side to cook for about 30 more seconds. Pita bread will begin to puff up and fill with hot air.

What are pita chips made of?

Pita chips are made from pita bread that has been cut into triangles and then baked or fried.

How do you make pita bread into pockets?

Instead of cutting the bread directly in half, trim a 1 ½” opening from the top. Flip that trimmed piece over and tuck it into the bottom of the pocket before filling it with whatever you happened to be craving. You’re basically giving your pita a kevlar vest.

Why don’t my pitas have pockets?

If the oven temperature is too low, steam won’t puff the pitas, and you’ll end up with duds. This needs to happen quickly—in a mere two to three minutes—so don’t go running off when the pitas are baking. As soon as they puff, they’re done. Over-baking will leave them hard and dry.

Will pita chips make you fat?

Pita chips, made with white flour, oil, salt and several more ingredients, are no better. To boot, research shows that too much refined grains and starches increases the risk for heart disease, cancers, diabetes and weight gain.

How do you fill pita bread without breaking it?

Is pita bread the same thing as flat bread?

Flatbread is a flat, thin, bread that is used as a staple food in many cultures. Pita is a soft, slightly leavened flatbread that is used in Mediterranean, Balkan and Middle Eastern cuisine. The key difference between pita and flatbread is that flatbreads are often unleavened whereas pita is slightly leavened.

What to eat with pita bread?

Stuffing the Pita. Pocketed pita bread can be stuffed with just about any kind of food, from meat to vegetables to thick stews. Traditional chicken shawarma pitas are a favorite of Middle Eastern residents and contain many delicious ingredients, such as hummus, garlic, onions, cucumbers, cilantro and tomatoes.

What do you put in pita bread?

Pita bread is mostly used to make sandwiches. Cut it in half, and insert the sandwich filling in the “pocket” or put the filling in between two pita breads and heat it with a sandwich press. The filling could be made of salami, smoked ham, lettuce and cheese topped with either mayonnaise or mustard or both.

What are the best dip recipes?

Directions. In a medium bowl, stir together the cream cheese, deviled ham spread, shredded cheese, green olives, mustard, and black olives. Season with mustard powder, celery salt, cayenne pepper and garlic salt. Mix well, then cover and refrigerate at least 15 minutes before serving. Chef John gets the party started with his clam chowder dip.