WORLD'S GREATEST PITA BREAD

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Make and share this World's Greatest Pita Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lori 13

Categories     Breads

Time 4h40m

Yield 12 pitas

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • Combine the yeast, sugar and water. Let stand until foamy.
  • Add the oil, salt, water and flour 1 cup at time until a dough forms.
  • Knead until smooth.
  • Place in a sprayed bowl. Cover with a damp towel. Let rise 2 hours.
  • Punch down. Return to bowl. Cover. Let rest 30 minutes.
  • Knead briefly. Divide into 12 pieces.
  • Roll out each into a 4-6 inch circle.
  • Place on sprayed wax paper, then cover with more sprayed wax paper.
  • Let rest 30 minutes.
  • Heat a dry iron skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook each pita about 3 minutes each side or until puffed and speckeled.
  • Wrap each in foil when done.
  • Serve warm.
  • WOW!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 875.7, Carbohydrate 48.5, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 0.3, Protein 7.1

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