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Pita Bread
Ingredients:
Method:
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In a large mixing bowl dissolve
the sugar in the warm water and sprinkle in the dried
yeast. Leave to stand in a warm place for about 10
minutes until frothy, add two cups of flour, shortening
and salt
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Beat at low speed of electric
mixer for 1\2 minute, scraping sides of bowl constantly.
Beat 3 minutes at high speed. Stir in as much of the
remaining flour as you can mix with a
spoon
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Turn out onto floured surface.
Knead in enough remaining flour to make a moderately
soft dough that is smooth and elastic (3to 5 minutes
total). Cover, and let rest in a warm place for about 15
minutes
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Divide the dough into 12 equal
portions. Roll each between floured hands into very
smooth balls. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp cloth,
Let rest 10 minutes. Using fingers, gently flatten
balls. Cover and let rest 10 minutes. (keep dough pieces
covered till easy to use.)
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On well floured surface lightly
roll one piece of dough at a time into a 7 inch round,
turning dough over once. Do not stretch, puncture or
crease dough. Work with enough flour so dough does not
stick. Place on baking sheet. Bake 2-3 at a time in 450F
about 3 minutes or until dough is puffed and softly set.
Turn over with spatula, Bake about 2 minutes more or
until dough begins to lightly brown. Repeat with
remaining dough, baking one batch before rolling and
baking the next
batch
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Allow bread to just cool before
wrapping for storage. Make 12 pita breads
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To serve, slice bread in half
crosswise and generously fill each pocket with desired
filling
Serves 8 people -
Serve
Hot
Preparation Time: 20minutes
Cooking
Time: 20 minutes
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