Pita Bread(Khubaz) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/4 c. lukewarm water
3-3 1/2 c. flour
1 env. dry yeast

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in water. Let stand for 5 mins.
Stir in salt and mix in 3 c. flour to form a rough sticky dough.
Turn dough onto floured board and knead until smooth and elastic, adding flour if necessary.
Divide dough into 8 equal parts and shape each into smooth ball.
Flatten each slightly and roll into 5 inch circle.
Put rounds on baking sheets, cover with cloth and let rise 45-60 mins. or until lightly puffed.
Preheat oven to 450\u00b0 and bake rounds 8-10 mins. or until lightly browned.
They will puff up while baking.
While still warm, put in plastic bag, leaving one end open.
Keeps bread moist and pliable.
Makes 8 loaves.