One of the first breads I really mastered was homemade pita bread, and for good reason. It’s really simple, and for fresh bread, it’s also quite fast. And you get a lot of bang for your buck. There’s something about serving homemade bread at a dinner party that really wows guests like no other entree. I’m not exactly sure why, either, but hey, let’s go with it. It’s one of the many recipes that I learned from my sister, who is a talented baker as well as winemaker. She really pushed me to make homemade pita, citing it’s simplicity and big payoff in the style department. And she is so right! I love making homemade pita because it’s so warm and tender. Few store-bought pita breads can compare to warm, yeasty, fresh pita straight from the oven. It’s worth it, whether you serve it with store-bought or Homemade Hummus. It’s perfect for getting Middle Eastern Feasts and Jerusalem Cookbook Dinner Parties started. And if you have any leftovers, store them at room temperature and reheat them in the toaster. If they make it around the house long enough to become stale, first of all, I am shocked! but second of … Continue reading →