Description:

Traditional pita bread

Source:

MeMaw from Lynne

Serves/Makes:6 pitas

Ingredients

• 1 (1/4 oz (7 grm).) package active dry yeast
• 1-1/4 cups (300 ml) warm water--110 degrees to 115 degrees
• 2 tsp (10 ml) salt
• 3 cups (700 ml) flour

Preparation

• In mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
• Stir in enough flour to form a soft dough.
• Turn onto a floured surface; knead til smooth and elastic, about 6 - 8 minutes. DO NOT RISE.
• Divide into 6 pieces, knead each for 1 minute.
• Roll into a 5 inch circle.
• Cover and let rise until double, bout 45 minutes.
• Place upside down on greased cookie sheets.
• Bake at 500 degreesfor 5 to 10 minutes.
• Remove to wire racks and cool.

Comments

Prep time 20 min. Cook time 5 min.