Carol's Easy Pita Bread

"A quick recipe for tasty pita."
 
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Ready In:
1hr 39mins
Ingredients:
5
Yields:
8 rounds
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ingredients

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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

  1. if yoy substitute 1/2 cup cake flour for regular flour it will rise higher, plus if you heat your oven to its highest temp. and use a stone; it will cook in 3 to 4 min and doesn't have to be turned.
     
  2. Easy recipe - couldn't believe how easy. But I found there was too much flour -left out nearly i cup.And tastes great Janice
     
  3. great recipe! very consistant and easy. i've gotten lots of compliments. thanks
     
  4. 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!
     
  5. I've made these twice using our bread machine and found that six pitas are closer to the size we would normally get from the supermarket (instead of eight).
     
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Tweaks

  1. These turned out great. I subbed whey ( I had just drained some lowfat yogurt tzadziki) for the water and used regular dried yeast.
     
  2. easy recipe to follow for good pita. i think i rolled some of my pitas too thin because i ended up with pita chips, which were still good, but didn't have that nice chewy texture. i also substituted one cup of white flour for one cup of whole wheat for a little more texture.
     

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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!
 
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