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Pita Bread I

Ingredients & Directions


2 lb Wholewheat flour
2 ts Salt
1/2 tb Dry yeast
2 ts Brown sugar
1 1/4 pt Warm water

Combine the flour & salt in a large bowl. Mix yeast & sugar with a
quarter of warm water. Leave till it becomes frothy. Pour into
flour mixture. & gradually add enough water to make a soft but not
sticky dough. Cover with a damp cloth & leave to stand for 10
minutes. Knead lightly on a floured surface. Divide dough into 10
equal portions, knead each one slightly. Roll each portion into an
oval about 8″ X 5″. Place on a lightly floured baking tray. Brush
tops lightly with oil & let rise for 1 hour.

Bake in a 475F oven for 12 to 15 minutes. As soon as they are
removed from the oven, brush very lightly with a little water & cool
on a wire rack.

“Entertaining with Cranks”

Yields
10 servings