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Pita Pockets

by: Jean Manolakos

In a large bowl combine 2 cups flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix Well

Add very warm (NOT HOT) water (120 to 130 degrees) and add oil.

Blend at low speed until moistened. Beat at medium speed for 3 minutes

Stir in enough of the remaining flour to make a firm dough. Kneed on floured surface

until smooth & elastic for about 10 minutes.

Cover with plastic wrap and then a towel. Let rest for 20 minutes.

Punch down and divide dough into 2 parts. Divide each half into 6 pieces.

Shape each piece into a small smooth ball. Cover and let rise 30 minutes

Roll each ball on lightly floured surface until it is a 5" circle.

Place 6 circles on large cooling rack. Bake in preheated 500 degree oven for

5 minutes or until circle is puffed and tops just begin to turn brown.

Remove from heat to cool and bake the other 6 circles.

You may use foil covering the over racks to bake but make sure you use 6 individual

sheets for 6 pastries to the heat circulates for even cooking and so they puff up..

TIP: When picking up dough use a rolling pin
Also do not bake on a cookie sheet.