Simple, straightforward recipe for the versatile Pita
Simple, straightforward recipe for the versatile Pita
Ingredients:
5 to 6 Cups unbleached flour
(Spoon flour into dry measuring cup and level. Do not scoop. If self-raising flour is used, omit salt.)
1 Package dry yeast
2 Cups spring water
2 Tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
To Prepare:
Mix together 2 cups of the flour and yeast. Heat water, sugar and salt over low heat only until warm, stirring to blend. Add liquid ingredients to flour mixture and beat until smooth, about 2 minutes on medium speed or 300 strokes by hand.
Add 1 cup of flour and beat 1 minute on medium speed or 150 strokes by hand. Stir in more flour to make moderately stiff dough.
Turn onto lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and satiny, about 18 to 20 minutes.
Gently roll with hands into rope shape and cut into 16 portions. Roll each to 3” or 4” disc. Place on lightly greased non-insulated baking sheet and let rise in warm place (80° to 85°) until doubled, about 45 minutes.
Bake on middle rack of preheated 500° oven, 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
Cool. Split and insert favorite sandwich fillings or cut into wedges.