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| Homemade Pita Bread |
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water , 110°F
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast , 1 packet
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour , more as needed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher or sea salt
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- Combine the warm water, active dry yeast and sugar in a large bowl. Mix in 1/2 cup flour and let sit for 10 minutes, or until it has puffed up.
- Mix in the olive oil and salt. Then stir in the remaining flour. Once it becomes to hard to stir, start to knead with your hands. You may also use an electric mixer with a dough hook. Knead for 3-5 minutes. Form the dough into a ball and lightly cover with oil. Place in a bowl and cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Allow to rise for 1 hour in a warm place, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide the dough into eight pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and then cover with a damp paper towel for 10-15 minutes.
- Roll out one piece of dough at a time on a lightly floured surface. Roll into an circle about 1/8" thick.