Apr 14, 2008
Pita
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 1 1/4 cups warm water
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- flour
- Place the warm water in a large bowl and sprinkle in the yeast. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir to dissolve.
- Add the sugar, salt, and oil. Stir in 3 cups of flour.
- Adding more flour as necessary, knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth ad elastic.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover and let rise for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 500 F.
- Divide the dough into 8 pieces and roll each piece into a 6 inch circle. Place on a piece of greased tin foil. Bake for about 7 minutes until puffed and lightly browned.
really good with some kebabs and tzaziki, or maybe some hummous