PITA BREAD

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As a kid, I remember my Mom always keeping a package of these around. They make a great substitution for your plain old sliced bread, especially when you're feeling a little creative! Try stuffing them with tuna salad, lettuce and tomato and a few pickle slices....YUM! Start them in the morning, and by lunch, you'll be all ready to go!

Provided by javagirl81

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 3h

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup warm water
1/4 cup warm water
3 1/2 cups unbleached flour, plus more for kneading
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon oil

Steps:

  • Dissolve the yeast and sugar in 1/4c. of warm water.
  • Sift together 2 1/2c. of the flour, and the 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a large mixing bowl.
  • Form a well in the center of the flour/salt mixture, and pour in dissolved yeast, and the remaining 1c. of water.
  • Mix, adding the remaining 1c. of flour as needed, until the dough leaves the side of the bowl.
  • Dust your clean countertop lightly with flour, and knead for 10 - 15 minutes. Form a ball.
  • Use the oil to grease a clean bowl, and place the ball of dough inside, and cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Let it rise in a draft-free place for 1 1/2 - 2 hours, or until it is double the original size.
  • Punch down, and place on a lightly floured surface. Knead for 4 minutes, and divide into 10 - 12 equal pieces. Roll into balls, and roll out with a rolling pin.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and place each pita on top of a floured paper towel, layering them.(paper towel, pita,paper towel,pita, etc -- ).
  • Preheat the oven to 475f., and let them rise for 25 minutes Bake on a cookie sheet for 6 - 10 mins., and when they have cooled for 1 minute, stack them on top of eachother to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.8, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 118.5, Carbohydrate 35, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.4, Protein 4.8

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