Pita chips have carved out a satisfying space between healthy snacking and indulgent crunch. But while they seem simple to the average consumer, anyone in bakery production knows that getting pita chips just right is a much more complex task. It all begins with one thing: the dough. Industrial bakery equipment for manufacturing pita chips from Reading Bakery Systems ensures precision in dough processing. This is the foundation for pita chip quality, consistency, and production efficiency.

Why Dough Precision Matters in Pita Chip Production

Unlike soft, elastic doughs used for products like buns or rolls, pita chip dough needs to be formed into a uniform sheet that can hold its shape through multiple processing stages. Inconsistencies at the dough stage lead to cracking, tearing, or product shrinkage later down the line. 

Proper hydration, gluten development and dough thickness are all critical. Even the smallest deviation can lead to pita chips that bake unevenly, curl at the edges, or don’t deliver that satisfying crunch consumers expect. That’s why we’ve built our dough handling and processing systems with tight controls and superior material flow in mind. 

Batch Integrity Starts with the Thomas L. Green Dough Feeder

One of the most overlooked – but absolutely vital – steps in any bakery production line is feeding the dough onto the line in a uniform, consistent way. Our Thomas L. Green Dough Feeder is designed specifically for this task. It efficiently accepts raw dough from a batch mixer and delivers it downstream in a regulated, continuous stream. This ensures uniform line loading and helps reduce surges or gaps that can wreak havoc on sheeting and forming.

Your pita chip dough will enter the line with consistency in every batch. For operations focused on quality control and minimal waste, this type of precision is invaluable.

Perfect Sheeting for Uniform Chips

Once dough is properly fed, it moves into our sheeting and gauging systems – designed to handle tough doughs without compromising sheet integrity. In pita chip production, this is especially important because achieving a uniform bake depends on maintaining even thickness across the entire dough sheet. Too thick and the chips are chewy; too thin and they risk burning.

We’ve developed systems that prevent tearing or overworking. The result is a smooth, uniform sheet that forms the perfect foundation for consistent chip size, bake and crunch. These small but critical improvements save producers time and money while keeping the end product consistent.

Baking with Control and Confidence

After forming, the chips head into the oven – and that’s where precision again takes center stage. We offer a range of oven systems, including our Emithermic XE Oven, which gives bakeries the ability to manage heat zones independently. That means pita chips can be dried, set and browned to perfection without overbaking or under-processing. With our systems, you don’t need to rely on operator guesswork or constant manual adjustments. You can simply dial in the settings and run with confidence.

Build Better Chips with Smarter Dough Handling

With the right systems in place, you can produce a superior product while reducing waste and increasing efficiency. We’re here to help you every step of the way. If you would like more information on our industrial bakery equipment for manufacturing pita chips, please contact us online or call Reading Bakery Systems at +1 610-693-5816.