Pita Bread

Ingredienti

• 8 cups flour
• 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 1/2 cups warm water
• Stand mixer
• Water spray bottle at room temperature

Preparazione

1. 1

   Dissolve the yeast in a little warm water and let rise for 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the flour into the bowl of a stand mixer, make a well in the center and add the yeast, sugar and olive oil.

3. 3

   Begin to knead with the dough hook and incorporate warm water gradually until obtaining a smooth and homogeneous dough.

4. 4

   Stir in salt and knead for 10 minutes until reaching a soft dough.

5. 5

   Cover with a cloth and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour.

6. 6

   Punch down the dough on a work surface and divide into 18 pieces. Form a ball with each piece and let rest for 15 minutes.

7. 7

   Roll each dough piece using a rolling pin, to a thickness of about ½ inch (1 cm).

8. 8

   Preheat oven to 460 F (240°C) and place a baking sheet in the oven. The oven and the baking sheet must be very hot.

9. 9

   Spray all the loaves with warm water and place them on the hot plate. Bake bread for 5 to 6 minutes.