Community Pick
Carol's Easy Pita Bread
photo by Mo F.
- Ready In:
- 1hr 39mins
- Ingredients:
- 5
- Yields:
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8 rounds
ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 2 1⁄4 teaspoons quick-rising yeast
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1⁄4 cups hot water (but not boiling)
- 1 - 1 1⁄2 cup flour
directions
- Combine first four ingredients in a large bowl.
- Beat well about 1 minute.
- Then mix in the remaining flour, using just enough to make a soft, sticky dough.
- Turn out on floured board and continue to knead for 5 minutes.
- Divide into 8 balls.
- Roll out each one to about 1/4 inch thick and 6 inches in diameter.
- Place on very lightly greased cookie sheet sprinkled with cornmeal (although cornmeal is really not necessary if you don't have it).
- Let rise in warm place for 25-35 minutes .
- Bake at 450 for 4 min, and then turn over for 4 more minutes or until lightly browned.
- Wrap immediately in a dishtowel for 3 or 4 minutes.
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Reviews
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Very easy and delicious! I was hoping they would bubble so i could have that "pocket" effect, and they didn't, but that was the only disappointment. did i do something wrong? Not a big deal, though, since they rose enough that i could cut them in half and create my own pocket. also i used 2 cups of whole wheat flour and one of regular. Thanks! I'll make them again next time i want fresh pita in a hurry!
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Carol Bullock
Bellevue, WA
As an ethical vegan, I'm always on the lookout for tasty, cruelty-free meals. I work in the medical field, but my heart lies with anything and everything relating to animal welfare. I share my home with two each furry (cats) and feathered friends. Something I'd like to encourage all chefs is, don't be afraid to experiment! I'm not always really specific about measurements, and that's because I go by feel, so if you want to add a little more or a little less -by all means!