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Baked Pita Bread

Author: Pavani
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
Course: breads
Cuisine: greek
Servings: 8 pita

Ingredients

  • cups All-purpose flour
  • cups Spelt flour
  • tsps Salt
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • tsps Yeast Instant (or one envelope)
  • cups Water (@ room temperature)
  • 2 tbsps Olive Oil

Instructions

  • Combine the flours, yeast, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Add water slowly to the flour and form into smooth and pliable dough. Add oil and knead it into the dough.
  • Spray a large bowl with cooking spray and transfer the dough; cover with plastic wrap or kitchen towel and set aside at room temperature for about 1½ hrs or until the dough doubles in size.
  • Punch the dough down and divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball; cover and set aside for 20 minutes.
  • In the meantime, place a baking stone (or an overturned baking sheet) in the oven and preheat to 425°F.
  • Roll each ball into disks sprinkling flour as needed. Stack the rolled disks and keep them covered to avoid drying out.
  • Carefully place the disks on the hot baking stone (I was able to fit 2 pitas at a time on my round baking sheet) and bake for 3-4 minutes or until they puff up and look opaque.
  • Remove and stack them covered in a clean kitchen towel. Enjoy with your favorite fillings and dips.

Notes

Let's check out what my fellow marathoners have cooked up for the Last day of BM# 15. Thanks to Valli for being a gracious host and organizing yet another successful Marathon.
I'll be back soon with the announcement for Dish It Out.
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