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Pita perfect

Why is it then that most home bakers find it hardest to duplicate these famous, staple breads in their own kitchen?

The frst secret of pita/lafa baking is a very hot  oven and a very short bake
The frst secret of pita/lafa baking is a very hot oven and a very short bake
(photo credit: Wikimedia Commons)
ByLES SAIDEL
NOVEMBER 16, 2017 11:53
Updated: NOVEMBER 16, 2017 14:13
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