SkinnyMediterranean: Pita Bread Pockets

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Skinnymixer’s Pita Bread Pockets features in the Mezze section of the cookbook SkinnyMediterranean.

The Pita Bread Pockets is a cookbook exclusive recipe…

My Pita Wraps have been a favourite for years, but I’ve always wanted proper puffy pockets. With a bit of extra proofing and a few tweaks, these pita puff up beautifully – I was thrilled when the first one came out of the air fryer.

 

What you will need:

• bakers flour or bread flour (for Gluten Free See Below!)
• instant yeast
• olive oil
• salt
• sugar or honey
• water

Dietary Variations

For this recipe we have variations for:

✔️ Gluten Free
✔️ Low Fodmap 

Cooking Methods

For this recipe we have methods for:

✔️ Air fryer
✔️ Pizza oven
✔️ Oven
✔️ Pan fry

Gluten-Free Puffy Pita Pockets

Option 1 – Simply Wize Crusty Bread Mix (1 box)

As per the recipe and variation in SkinnyMediterranean but using – 

• 1 box of Simply Wize Crusty Bread Mix (Gluten free)
• 240 g water
• Halved salt
• All other ingredients and instructions the same.

Option 2 – Gluten Free Plain Flour, Tapioca & xanthan gum.

As per the recipe in SkinnyMediterranean but using –

• Before starting – mix together 300 g White Wings Gluten-free flour, 100 g tapioca flour and 5 g xanthan gum.
• 270 g water (not 240 g)
• All other ingredients and instructions as per recipe.

Rolling out & resting

• • Divide into balls and roll out. Place on baking paper, cover with a tea towel & rest. (see recipe in SkinnyMediterranean for full details)

Cooking in the Ovana

• These were perfection!! 80-90 sec in the ovana at 370 degrees

Want to know more about SkinnyMediterranean cookbook? 

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Inside SkinnyMediterranean you’ll find 60+ fresh, flavour-packed recipes inspired by Greece, Italy, France, Morocco & the Middle East — with both Thermo cooker and traditional methods included. Think share plates, vibrant salads, speedy midweek dinners, family favourites, chef specials and the most delicious sweets

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pita Bread Pockets

Is this recipe Thermomix® only?
No. Like all SkinnyMediterranean recipes, both Thermomix® and traditional stovetop methods are included.