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Originally Posted by Barnes
From Wikipedia:
"Sandwich Controversy
As pitas are envelopes of bread, any dish made containing pitas may be loosely considered a sandwich. This classification has caused bickering in online and other communities; the sandwichness of pita dishes such as gyros remains unclear at this moment. In fact, the unleavened nature of the pita has introduced a whole new level to the debate."
I would then argue that Opa does not use real pitas.
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Well, Wikipedia isn't always right. It also says that pitas contain yeast, and that yeast is a leavening agent. Just look for pita recipes on the internet: they all contain yeast. Or try baking them yourself... you'll see them rise in the oven -- that's leavening.