pita bread

Flatbreads are made the world over, a particularly useful item when utensils are not available.  They are grilled, roasted, fried, baked, and sauteed, leading to a myriad flavors.  Despite great similarity in preparation and cooking, they are often very different depending on the culture which produces.

Sometimes the difference is due to the presence of yeast or baking soda, olive oil or ghee, milk or yogurt, honey or sugar.  Sometimes the difference is in the milling – coarse grains vs fine, corn vs millet vs spelt vs wheat.  And sometimes the difference is barely discernible, giving the consumer a fleeting glimpse of the lifespan of grains and the unique climate, water, and soil conditions of growth and production.