Pita Pocket Bread

Pita Pocket Bread
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Recipe Type: Bread
 
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp. yeast
  • 1 tbsp. honey
  • 2½ c. warm water
  • 1½ tsp. salt
  • 1 tbsp. oil
  • 6 to 7 c. whole wheat flour
Instructions
  1. Dissolve yeast and honey in warm water.
  2. Once dissolved and bubbly, add salt, oil and 6 cups flour and mix well.
  3. Knead dough for 5 to 10 minutes, adding more flour if necessary.
  4. Let the dough rise until it has doubled in size (about 1 hour).
  5. Punch down the dough and divide into 12 equal size pieces.
  6. Roll each into a ball and roll out on a floured surface until they are about ¼ inch thick.
  7. Place circles on greased cookie sheets and let them rest 30 to 45 minutes.
  8. Heat the oven to 450 degrees.
  9. Just before baking, turn the pitas over and bake them for 8 to 10 minutes or until they are puffed in the middle and only slightly browned.

 

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