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Pita Pockets

Homemade pita bread to accompany hummus or most anything you want.

  • 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.
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Hummus

PREPARATIONINGREDIENTS
PREP 15 min1 c CHICKPEAS, COOKED AND DRAINED
COOK 0 min1/4 c TAHINI
NEED FOOD PROCESSOR2 Tbsp OLIVE OIL
MAKES 1 1/2 CUPS1 CLOVE GARLIC
2 Tbsp LEMON JUICE
TO TASTE: SALT, PEPPER, CUMIN
GARNISH: PAPRIKA
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place all ingredients in food processor and blend until creamy.
2. Garnish with PAPRIKA.