Maxine's Recipe ~ Pita Bread

Pita Bread

1  T yeast

1¼  C warm water

3  C flour

1  t salt

1  t sugar

Dissolve yeast in water in lg. Bowl - let stand 10 min.  Add flour - salt & sugar.  Mix well & knead till smooth.

Divide into ⅛ ths - Roll out each to 4x6” circle.  Place on floured wax paper squares - let rise till slightly puffed ~ about 45 min.  Turn onto ungreased cookie sheet.  Carefully peel off wax paper.  Bake 500°   ~   5-10 min.

Turn over halfway through the bake time - about 2 min. each side.  Bread will be mostly white.  Remove & stack.  Cover with towel till steam escapes.  Makes 8.

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