LIFESTYLE NEWS - When it comes to quick, versatile, and delicious bread options, no-yeast flatbread pita stands out as a winner.
Using just a few pantry staples and an air fryer, you can whip up warm, soft, and fluffy pitas in no time.
These flatbreads are perfect for dipping, stuffing, or serving alongside your favourite dishes, making them a must-have addition to your recipe repertoire.
The air fryer not only speeds up cooking but also gives the flatbread a perfectly golden finish without needing much oil. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to make fresh bread without heating up your kitchen.
No-yeast recipes are ideal when you’re short on time or don’t have yeast on hand. This method relies on baking powder to give the flatbreads a light, airy texture without the lengthy proofing process. The result?
A soft and pliable pita that’s ready in minutes and still full of flavour. Recipe compliments of Instant Pot.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup water
- ¾ cup full-fat or low-fat plain or Greek yoghurt
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
Method
- Mix the flour, salt and baking powder in a bowl and whisk to combine.
- Add the water, yoghurt and olive oil and mix until it comes together in a scraggy dough.
- Tip this out onto a floured surface and knead for around 8 minutes until the dough is smother, soft and springy to the touch.
- Cut the dough into 8 pieces and roll each piece into a ball. Place the balls. Onto a floured tray and cover with a towel. All to rest for 20 – 30 minutes.
- When you are ready to make the pita, preheat Air fryer to 200c/400F.
- Dust a surface with flour and roll out the pita to large even discs around 20 – 25cm in diameter.
- Place each piece of rolled dough into the preheated Air Fryer basket and cook until puffed up and starting to take on colour. This will take about 3 – 4 minutes.
- Once they have puffed up, remove with tongs, and add the next one.
- Keep the flatbread, pitas warm by placing them in a thick tea towel.
- Serve with tzatziki, red onion and tomato salad, other leaves and grilled chicken or meat.
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