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Pita Pockets

PREP 20 min + 2.5 hrs to rise / HOT SKILLET / COOK 1-2 min per side / MAKES 10

  • INGREDIENTS
    • 2 1/2 c FLOUR
    • 1 tsp SALT
    • 1 Tbsp SUGAR
    • 1 Tbsp YEAST
    • 1 c LUKEWARM WATER (110º F)
    • 1 Tbsp OLIVE OIL
  • INSTRUCTIONS
    1. Whisk the FLOUR, SALT, YEAST and SUGAR together.
    2. Add WARM WATER and OLIVE OIL a little at a time until it forms a sticky dough.
    3. Knead the dough with a small amount of flour for about 8 minutes and shape into a ball.
    4. Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover and let rise for 2 hours.
    5. Roll out the dough and divide into ten equal pieces. Roll out each piece, covering with a tea towel as you make each one. When all are rolled out, let rise for 30 minutes.
    6. Place the rounds on a very hot skillet for about 20 seconds, flip and continue cooking. Flip again to finish cooking the first side.