Grantleigh Schools’ Grade 10 Consumer Studies class recently immersed themselves in a practical culinary experience that brought Middle Eastern cuisine to the classroom. Students crafted pita bread from scratch, an exercise that provided hands-on insight into working with yeast dough and understanding gluten development.

After perfectly baking their golden, puffed pitas, the learners filled them with a well-seasoned mince mixture and complemented the dish with a vibrant side salad. The practical was not only a lesson in cooking but also an exploration of cultural heritage and nutritional balance, emphasizing how simple ingredients can be transformed into satisfying, wholesome meals.

Pita’s proving in winter sun

Sisanda Shabalala

Thobeka Mkhwanazi

Tiffany Strathmore