Arabian Pita Bread

Pita bread is a staple in Middle Eastern food. This pita bread recipe is simple, quick, and makes perfect pita bread every time! In the Arabic world, pita is a foreign word, all breads are called khubz (ordinary bread), and specifically this bread is known as khubz arabi (Arabic bread).

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon instant yeast
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 -2 teaspoon sugar
• 3 cups flour
• 1 tablespoon nonfat dry milk powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons oil

 Method:

• Mix yeast, water and sugar.
• Set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine flour, dried milk and salt.
• Pour in the oil and yeast/water mixture and stir well.
• You might need to add more flour or water, depending on the absorbency of the flour.
• Knead dough briefly, divide into 18 egg sized balls.
• Place on a floured surface, cover and let rest for 15-30 minutes.
• Roll one ball out and cook in a skillet until large “bubbles” form.
• Flip pita over and cook the other side for a few more minutes.
• I flatten it out with a spatula.
• Keep bread warm (wrap in a towel or place in a ziploc bag) while cooking the rest of the bread.
• These freeze well.