Parameters
Temperature
245°C optimal
230°C to 260°C range
High temperature is necessary for steam formation and crust setting.
Time
3-4 minutes
2-3 minutes – 5 minutes
Equipment
Pita oven or conventional oven with steam injectionBaking stone or steelPeel or parchment paper
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
Mildly yeastyToasted wheat notes
Compounds: Ethyl acetate, 2-Methyl-1-propanol, Furfural
Taste
SweetnessUmami
Texture
SoftSlightly chewyAiry
Wine Analogy
Similar to the yeasty aroma of Champagne
Coffee Analogy
Mild toasted notes like a light roast coffee
Perfume Analogy
Warm, bready notes reminiscent of amber-based perfumes
Origin & History
Civilization
Ancient Greeks
Era
circa 2500 BCE
Region
Eastern Mediterranean
Spread Path
Trade routes along the Mediterranean coast