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To think pitta bread is just shite?

151 replies

NeoMaxiZoomDweebie · 17/06/2013 19:45

I mean...I'm always reading "Make pitta pockets!" and "Fill pitta bread with (insert gorgeous ingredients)

But when you do, it's like eating a brown envelope stuffed with ham etc. Dry, horrid. Again I have bought pittas from Sainsbos only to find they're dry and horrible! They don't even open up properly but crumble...it's the same whenever I buy them..is it the brand or are they just a shitty sandwich?

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Wellthen · 17/06/2013 19:46

It may be the brand as I have always found the open up fine. They are much better toasted though, even if you eat them cold. I like 'em.

Sparklingbrook · 17/06/2013 19:47

YANBU I am surprised Amazon don't use them for packaging.

SDeuchars · 17/06/2013 19:47

To open them properly, you do need to warm them first (and then watch out for the steam!).

Cakecrumbsinmybra · 17/06/2013 19:48

Um, do you pop it in the toaster first? Never eat one straight from the packet...

NeoMaxiZoomDweebie · 17/06/2013 19:48

Warm them you say...who could be buggered? It's a butty! Gah. I suppose I might...what in the oven?

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Cakecrumbsinmybra · 17/06/2013 19:48

Toaster!

Sparklingbrook · 17/06/2013 19:48

Warm packaging. Yum. Grin

NeoMaxiZoomDweebie · 17/06/2013 19:48

I have HEARD of warming them but thought it an option rather than a requirement!

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NeoMaxiZoomDweebie · 17/06/2013 19:49

My toaster is bust. Oven?

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orangepudding · 17/06/2013 19:49

They need to be toasted unless you buy some from a Greek/Turkish shop.

GrimmaTheNome · 17/06/2013 19:50

Make your own pittas, then they're not horrid. Much quicker than normal home-made bread as you can use the short pizza program, they don't really need to rise, and take 8 mins to bake.

FutTheShuckUp · 17/06/2013 19:50

You need to try the garlic and coriander pittas. Bloody yumtastic!

Sparklingbrook · 17/06/2013 19:50

Go and buy a Warbutons Toastie loaf. Sorted.

PseudoBadger · 17/06/2013 19:50

I either toast them, or do them in the oven covered with an olive oil, herbs, garlic, salt and pepper spread type thing. Then dip them in houmous.

MarianForrester · 17/06/2013 19:50

YABVU! Pittas are my staple diet Grin

You need to toast them, though.

gimmeanaxe · 17/06/2013 19:50

much better if you make your own

NeoMaxiZoomDweebie · 17/06/2013 19:51

God. I really thought one could choose not to warm them! WIll they magically become moist?

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GrimmaTheNome · 17/06/2013 19:51

OTOH, having just read that you can't be buggered to warm a bought pitta, that last post is probably making you go Hmm

DragonsAreReal · 17/06/2013 19:52

microwave them if your toaster is out!

Hasitfallendownagain · 17/06/2013 19:52

You have to warm them - then they will be lovely.

Best way to warm them imo is in a George Foreman grill. I reckon if you put them in a hot oven you'd need to wrap in foil to stop them going hard.

ParadiseChick · 17/06/2013 19:52

They have to be warned! It's not optional.

Tiredmumno1 · 17/06/2013 19:53

Grimma Grin

Neo just stick it in the oven til it's warm enough to be cut open then let it cool down a bit before eating it.

AlfieBear87 · 17/06/2013 19:53

Make them into crisps - they're amazing!

Slice in half, brush over with oil, cover with fennel, coriander and cumin seeds, sprinkle with salt, cut into triangles then bake for 10 mins............then use to scoop up your dip of choice!

SupermansBigRedPants · 17/06/2013 19:54

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeew you've not been warming them Shock they are so delicious toasted yum yum seriously, tesco value wholemeal pittas can taste excellent when toasted, you're missing out.
Wait until you've done it you'll understand it all then Grin

ifancyashandy · 17/06/2013 19:54

30 secs in microwave. Job done.