Pita Bread

Recipe By:
Sherin
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Pita Bread
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  • Total Time 210 min Ico-add
  • Yield 8 Servings
  • Level Medium

Pita bread is a staple in middle eastern food and a great bread for beginning bakers. Slice a pocket into one and it becomes a remarkably convenient sandwich.
 

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
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Directions

  1. 1. Dissolve the yeast in 1 cup warm water. Sift together the flour and salt and mix in yeast and water. Work the mixture into a dough and knead for several minutes. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place for three hours.
  2. 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  3. 3. Divide the dough into six equal portions and roll into balls. With either your hands or a rolling pin, pat and press each ball of dough into a five inch circle about 1/2 inch thick.
  4. 4. Place on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes or until the pita are light golden brown.