How is pita bread traditionally made?
How is pita bread made and why does it form a pocket?
Most pitas are baked at high temperatures (450 F to 475 F). The water in the dough turns into steam and causes the pita to puff up to form a pocket. When removed from the oven, the layers of baked dough remain separated inside the deflated pita, allowing the bread to be opened to form a pocket.