When i was testing this recipe it was for just a basic, soft flatbread. i had tried a few different baking techniques and temperatures for the flatbread, and to my surprise one of them resulted in these beautifully puffy pitas 😍. i cut one open right away to find a steamy hollow pocket that was begging to be filled with all the things. and i could not think of a time that i was more excited.
Pita bread and i go way back to my childhood. my favorite was a tuna salad pita sandwich, with pita pizza coming in a close second. and on occasion, when my mom would make hummus, she would buy pita bread to serve alongside chopped veggies. when i was older i frequented an old favorite, mamoun’s. my friends and i would always go there late night and get their “classic” sandwich: pita bread stuffed with falafel, hummus, tomatoes, lettuce, onions and tahini sauce. while it was the messiest, it was also the best sandwich i ever ate. i honestly never thought i could get this close to a traditional pita bread while still being gluten-free.. until now.
With about 5 basic ingredients, this dough is super simple to put together. we start by whisking the flours and salt. from there, we bloom the yeast, and then add in the psyllium husk powder to help in binding the dough and to give it a springy texture. we let it rise, and then divide the dough. from there, we make little flat dough balls, and let them puff up a bit. we place a baking stone in the oven (or baking sheet turned upside down) and crank the heat. once the pitas are in the oven, they take about 6-8 minutes to puff up and cook through. here are a few things to keep in mind while making these:I am very excited to share with you that from now until September, I will be a brand ambassador for Avena Foods. What is Avena Foods, you might be wondering? If you’re in Canada, you may recognize the name on their packaging – Only Oats.
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Located in the heart of the prairies, Saskatchewan, Avena Foods is a major producer of wheat-free oats and oat products. Whether you’re looking to add steel cut, old fashioned rolled, or quick cook oats to your gluten free diet, they have it all. In addition to their line of oats, they also have a line of ready-to-bake mixes like pancake mix, oatmeal cookie mix, cinnamon spice muffin mix, and decadent chocolate muffins (who are we kidding – those are cupcakes).
When I was newly diagnosed with celiac disease 6 years ago, I was saddened to learn that regular, commercially produced oats were off the list. Even though oats themselves do not contain gluten, through the growing and manufacturing process, the oats were contaminated with gluten.
A few months into my gluten-free life, while browsing the internet, I learned of Only Oats. At the time, gluten free products were not as readily available as they are now, you couldn’t just go to store and pick up a package of gluten-free oats. They were having a sale – free shipping on orders over $50 – and I quickly placed an order. Being able to add oats back into my diet was a huge blessing. After all, oatmeal chocolate chip cookies just aren’t the same without them!
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There’s no need for you to order oats online anymore – purchasing Only Oats products has become as easy as going to your nearest health food store or Bulk Barn. Looking to save some money? Here’s a tip – Bulk Barn often has a coupon for $3 off a $10 purchase. Even if you don’t feel safe buying their bulk flours, you can purchase the pre-packaged Only Oats products there, and save some money while doing it!
If you are diagnosed with celiac disease, can you eat oats? According to the Canadian Celiac Association, Yes! However, there is a small fraction of those that have been diagnosed with celiac disease that can not tolerate even pure oats. If you haven’t tried eating gluten free oats after going on a gluten free diet, introducing them to your diet gradually may be a better fit than cooking yourself a bit pot of oatmeal.
In the US, the Food and Drug Administration allows oats can be certified as “gluten free”. In Canada, however, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency does not currently define pure oats as being gluten free. That being said, Avena Foods oat products are tested using the R5-ELISA test, and the oats test at under 5 ppm (which is considered undetectable and safe for those with celiac disease).
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Not to mention, oat flour also helps improve the flavour, texture, and moisture of gluten free baked goods. That’s one of the reasons I decided to use it to make gluten free pita bread. I hadn’t had pita bread since going gluten free. Even with all the new products that I’ve seen come into the stores, I haven’t even seen a gluten free pita.
This pita bread is soft, pliable, and perfect to wrap around a salad, falafel, or gyro. The pita puffs up beautifully when baking too, giving you a full pocket that you can fill, but I did find the pocket walls to be a bit thin, sometimes resulting in a torn pocket.
Like all home-baked goods, these are best served fresh and warm. You can reheat them by wrapping them in a damp paper towel before microwaving it for a few seconds.
My Favorite Low Carb Pita Bread (and Recipes With Pita Bread)
If you've made this recipe, I'd love if you could leave a 5 star review and comment. Share it to Instagram and tag @faithfullygf or use the hashtag #faithfullygf . I'd love to see it!
Psyllium Husk Powder and Ground Chia Seeds can both be purchased at health food stores or on Amazon. If you are only able to find psyllium husk, you can grind it finer using a coffee grinder.
Disclosure: I received compensation in exchange for my participation in this campaign. The opinions on this blog are my own. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
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Jeanine Friesen is the creator of gluten free recipes that are so good, you can't tell they are gluten free. Her site, Faithfully Gluten Free, has been helping the gluten free community live a life filled with delicious food since 2008. She has also published a beginner guide for those on the gluten free journey called The Everything Guide to Living Gluten Free.
Not to mention, oat flour also helps improve the flavour, texture, and moisture of gluten free baked goods. That’s one of the reasons I decided to use it to make gluten free pita bread. I hadn’t had pita bread since going gluten free. Even with all the new products that I’ve seen come into the stores, I haven’t even seen a gluten free pita.
This pita bread is soft, pliable, and perfect to wrap around a salad, falafel, or gyro. The pita puffs up beautifully when baking too, giving you a full pocket that you can fill, but I did find the pocket walls to be a bit thin, sometimes resulting in a torn pocket.
Like all home-baked goods, these are best served fresh and warm. You can reheat them by wrapping them in a damp paper towel before microwaving it for a few seconds.
My Favorite Low Carb Pita Bread (and Recipes With Pita Bread)
If you've made this recipe, I'd love if you could leave a 5 star review and comment. Share it to Instagram and tag @faithfullygf or use the hashtag #faithfullygf . I'd love to see it!
Psyllium Husk Powder and Ground Chia Seeds can both be purchased at health food stores or on Amazon. If you are only able to find psyllium husk, you can grind it finer using a coffee grinder.
Disclosure: I received compensation in exchange for my participation in this campaign. The opinions on this blog are my own. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
How To Make Oatmeal Applesauce Bread
Jeanine Friesen is the creator of gluten free recipes that are so good, you can't tell they are gluten free. Her site, Faithfully Gluten Free, has been helping the gluten free community live a life filled with delicious food since 2008. She has also published a beginner guide for those on the gluten free journey called The Everything Guide to Living Gluten Free.
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