Pitta bread is a popular type of flatbread used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines. It is known for its round shape and ability to be sliced open to create a pocket for fillings. While pitta bread is the most common name for this type of bread, it also goes by other names including Arabic bread, Syrian bread, and Lebanese bread. In Greece, it is known as "koulouri" while in Turkey it is called "pide". Regardless of its name, pitta bread is a versatile and tasty bread that can be used for sandwiches, dips, and many other dishes.