World's Greatest Pita Bread |
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Prep Time: 240 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 280 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is a keeper! Ingredients:
5 teaspoons yeast |
1/4 teaspoon sugar |
1 cup warm water |
1/4 cup olive oil |
1 1/2 tablespoons salt |
1 1/2 cups warm water |
6 cups flour |
Directions:
1. Combine the yeast, sugar and water. Let stand until foamy.
2. Add the oil, salt, water and flour 1 cup at time until a dough forms.
3. Knead until smooth.
4. Place in a sprayed bowl. Cover with a damp towel. Let rise 2 hours.
5. Punch down. Return to bowl. Cover. Let rest 30 minutes.
6. Knead briefly. Divide into 12 pieces.
7. Roll out each into a 4-6 inch circle.
8. Place on sprayed wax paper, then cover with more sprayed wax paper.
9. Let rest 30 minutes.
10. Heat a dry iron skillet over medium heat.
11. Cook each pita about 3 minutes each side or until puffed and speckeled.
12. Wrap each in foil when done.
13. Serve warm.
14. WOW!
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