A Question for the bakers out there...

LMAJ · Apr 19, 2014

Last weekend I made pita bread and it was really good, and really easy.
They were delicious right out of the oven, day two still good but less so, and my day three the birds got them.

My question... could I make the dough and after kneading it keep however much I want for that day out to do a normal rise and put the rest in the fridge to do a slow rise and use it as I need it?

If no - why not?
If yes, how long go you think it would last in the fridge?

Thanks for any responses - this is a learning experience for me.

Bludawg · Apr 19, 2014

Yes you can and you don't have to knead it once it comes together the gluten will form all by its self. Spray some pam in a zippy sack and drop in the dough. I make Pizza dough 2 weeks ahead the longer the ferment the better the flavor.

LMAJ · Apr 19, 2014

Thanks - I gave it a try. I figure if it doesn't work I really have nothing to lose but some flour.

landarc · Apr 19, 2014

as long as it is a yeast dough, what Bludawg says will work fine. You can even freeze it after a 12 hour chill. Chemically leavened doughs do not work that way.

JazzyBadger · Apr 20, 2014

Do this all the time. You'll be fine.

AaronPo · Apr 20, 2014

Bludawg said:
Yes you can and you don't have to knead it once it comes together the gluten will form all by its self. Spray some pam in a zippy sack and drop in the dough. I make Pizza dough 2 weeks ahead the longer the ferment the better the flavor.

2 weeks? :shocked:The longest I go is 3 days...Is it really sour at that length of time?

Tootin on Q · Apr 20, 2014

But I don't remember seeing the recipe. Sounds like something I would love to try.

cowgirl · Apr 20, 2014

I've not tried it that way LM but the recipe I use makes 8 pitas. Sometimes I bake them all, eat two the first day, two the second and wrap and freeze the rest.
Looking forward to seeing how this turns out for you. I'll give it a try too.

mikemci · Apr 20, 2014

Bludawg said:
Yes you can and you don't have to knead it once it comes together the gluten will form all by its self. Spray some pam in a zippy sack and drop in the dough. I make Pizza dough 2 weeks ahead the longer the ferment the better the flavor.

^^^This^^^ I do the same with pizza dough. Haven't ever made pita bread, but it's got the same ingredients.

LMAJ · Apr 20, 2014

Tootin on Q said:
But I don't remember seeing the recipe. Sounds like something I would love to try.

This is the recipe I used -
http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/golden-pita-bread-recipe

I doubled the recipe. Used some of the dough for dinner last night and put the rest in a zip lock bag that I sprayed with PAM. This morning the dough has risen pretty well. Probably will make some more tomorrow for dinner.

aquablue22 · Apr 20, 2014

I found a recipe for a dough using ice water and mixed in the food processor that calls for a 3 to 5 day chill rise in the frig. I have used it for pita, pizza and bread, rolls, etc. I have also ending up after to travel and didn't want to leave it so I put it in the freezer for a about two weeks, took it out and let it thaw on the counter and then second rise and it was perfect.

Toeter · Apr 20, 2014

Will be fine1

A Question for the bakers out there...

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