Making the Perfect Pita Bread
By Saad Fayed, About.com
Combine 1/2 cup warm water, 1 package of yeast, and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Allow yeast to dissolve. Wait until yeast water turns frothy (10-15 minutes).
Prev
- Combine water, yeast and sugar in small bowl until frothy.
- Combine flour and salt in large bowl and add yeast water.
- Slowly add warm water.
- Mix dough.
- Knead dough.
- Place dough in oil coated bowl and allow to rise.
- Make into a rope and pinch off small pieces.
- Roll balls into circles with a rolling pin.
- Place on preheated baking sheet and bake for 4-6 minutes.
- Serve warm!
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