Post by bean on Mar 14, 2007 13:43:01 GMT -5
Pita Bread
1 package yeast
3 1/2 c. flour
1 1/4 c. warm water
2 T. olive oil
1 t. salt
1 t. sugar
Combine yeast with 1 1/2 cups flour. Combine water, oil, salt and sugar, add to yeast mixture. Beat for 1/2 minute with electric mixture 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 25 minutes. Punch dough down, divide into 12 pieces, roll each into a ball. Let rest 10 minutes.
Flatten each ball into a 5-inch circle. Place on a greased baking sheet, cover and let rest 20 to 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400ยบ
Bake 9 to 10 minutes, until puffed and lightly browned on bottom.
-Cover with a damp cloth until cool.
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1 package yeast
3 1/2 c. flour
1 1/4 c. warm water
2 T. olive oil
1 t. salt
1 t. sugar
Combine yeast with 1 1/2 cups flour. Combine water, oil, salt and sugar, add to yeast mixture. Beat for 1/2 minute with electric mixture 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 25 minutes. Punch dough down, divide into 12 pieces, roll each into a ball. Let rest 10 minutes.
Flatten each ball into a 5-inch circle. Place on a greased baking sheet, cover and let rest 20 to 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400ยบ
Bake 9 to 10 minutes, until puffed and lightly browned on bottom.
-Cover with a damp cloth until cool.
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