Pita Bread I

Recipe Cuisine: Breads
Recipe Category: Breads
Recipe Serves: 10

Recipes Ingredients:

2 lb Wholewheat flour
2 ts Brown sugar
2 ts Salt 1
1/4 pt Warm water
1/2 tb Dry yeast

Recipe Instructions:

Combine the flour & salt in a large bowl. Mix yeast & Sugar with a quarter of warm water. Leave till it becomes frothy. Pour into flour mixture. & gradually add enough water to make a soft but not sticky dough. Cover with a damp cloth & leave to stand for 10 minutes. Knead lightly on a floured surface. Divide dough into 10 equal portions, knead each one slightly. Roll each portion into an oval about 8" X 5". Place on a lightly floured Baking tray. Brush tops lightly with oil & let rise for 1 hour. Bake in a 475F Oven for 12 to 15 minutes. As soon as they are removed from the oven, brush very lightly with a little water & cool on a wire rack. "Entertaining with Cranks"