Traditional Pita Bread

Name: Traditional Pita Bread
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°); 2 teaspoons salt; 3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

4 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
2 teaspoons salt
3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

1

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in salt and enough flour to form a soft dough.
2

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Do not let rise.
3

Divide dough into six pieces; knead each for 1 minute. Roll each into a 5-in. circle. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
4

Place upside down on greased
5

. Bake at 500° for 5-10 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.