Arabic Pita Bread

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Pita bread (Arabic bread)
Ingredients
For approximately 8 pita breads:
• 500 g of wheat flour (you can use whole wheat flour if you prefer)
• 7 g active dry yeast (about 2 ¼ teaspoons)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon of sugar
• 300 ml of warm water
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil

Before making pita bread, make sure you have wheat flour, yeast, warm water and salt on hand.  Ready to bake delicious pitas!

Preparation

1. In a small bowl, mix the active dry yeast with the sugar and 100 ml of warm water.  Let sit for about 5-10 minutes, or until the mixture becomes foamy.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt.  Make a hole in the center and pour in the activated yeast mixture and olive oil.
3. Begin mixing the ingredients with a wooden spoon or your hand until a dough forms.
4. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
5. Form the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly oiled bowl.  Cover the bowl with a clean, damp cloth, and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
6. Preheat the oven to 230°C (450°F).
7. Once the dough has doubled in size, divide it into 8 equal parts and shape each part into a ball.
8. Roll out each ball into a circle about 15cm in diameter and 0.5cm thick.
9. Place the dough circles on a lightly floured baking sheet or parchment paper.
10. Bake the pita breads for about 5-7 minutes, or until puffed and golden.
11. Once baked, remove the pita panels from the oven and let them cool on a rack.
12. Once they are completely cooled, you can cut them in half with a sharp knife to open the pocket.

Ready!  Now you have homemade pita bread to enjoy with your favorite toppings, like hummus, falafel, vegetables, and more.  Enjoy!

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