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Flour Dough Knead Kitchen Food

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