Pita Bread

1 pkg. active dry yeast
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups warm water
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. sugar

Directions:

In a mixing bowl, combine yeast with 1-1/2 cups of flour. Combine water, oil, salt, and sugar and add to yeast mixture. Beat for 1/2 minute with an electric mixer at low speed; then beat for 3 minutes at high speed. Work in remaining flour by hand to form a smooth and elastic dough. Put in a greased bowl in a warm spot, cover, and let rise for 45 minutes. Punch dough down, divide into 12 pieces, and roll each into a ball. Let rest for 10 minutes.

Flatten each ball into a 5-inch circle. Place on a greased baking sheet; cover and let rest for 20 to 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas 6

Bake for 9 to 10 minutes, until puffed an lightly browned on bottom. Immediately wrap in foil and cool.

User Reviews:

great! very soft, moist, and pliable bread. Takes a while to make but its worth it. When I make this bread now, I make it in large quantities.

Submitted by Michelle Taylor on December 10, 2002

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