What leavened wheat flatbread is a staple of Middle Eastern cuisine and is often used as a pocket for fillings?
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Pita
The 'pocket' in pita bread is created by steam, which puffs up the dough during the high-heat baking process. This ancient bread has been a staple in the Middle East for over 4,000 years.
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