Pita is a round pocket bread. The “pocket” in pita bread is created by steam, which puffs up the dough. As the bread cools and flattens, a pocket is left in the middle. Pita is used to scoop sauces or dips. (Wikipedia)
In this recipe, we will be making bite size pita wedges. This appetizers will give us a foretaste of the Mediterranean cuisine.
Ingredients:
- 2 regular sized pita pockets (6 inch)
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 16 slices pepperoni
- 4 round slices provolone cheese
- 1/3 cup medium chunky salsa
Steps:
- In a heatproof cup or bowl heat olive oil, oregano, salt and pepper in microwave on high for 40 seconds. Remove and add butter. Stir and set aside.
- Using kitchen scissors, cut pita pockets into 4 pizza slice shaped wedges (slice in half, then slice each half again to make the wedges). Cut again along curved outer edge to separate into 2. Brush both sides of the pita wedges with warm olive oil mixture, coating well.
- Place wedges crust side down on a baking sheet. Spread 1 teaspoon of salsa to top each wedge. Cut provolone slices into 4 wedge shapes and place one on top of each. Top with a slice of pepperoni, if desired. Drizzle with any remaining olive oil and sprinkle lightly with coarse sea salt.
- Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is bubbly. Serve while still warm.
Makes 16 wedges.
Variation: Cut pita into 4 wedge shaped pockets. Fill the same way as above (but only half as much cheese wedges and pepperoni slices will be needed if making pockets instead of crusts).
Submitted by: CM
source: cooks.com