Traditional Pita Breads Tarifi

Malzemeler

• 1 package active dry yeast, 1 1/4 cups warm water (100 to 110 degrees F/40 to 45 degrees C), 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, or as needed - divided, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 cup vegetable shortening

Hazırlanışı

1. * Sprinkle yeast over warm water in a mixing bowl and allow to stand until the yeast forms a creamy foam, about 5 minutes. Mix in 2 cups of flour, salt, and shortening beat for 2 minutes with a fork. Stir in as much of the remaining 1 1/2 cup flour as needed. * Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, kneading in more flour if dough is sticky. Form into a ball, cover with a kitchen towel, and let rest in a warm area for 15 minutes. * Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). * Divide dough into 12 equal portions flour your hands and roll each piece into a ball. Cover dough balls with a kitchen towel and let rest for 10 minutes. Flatten the balls into rounds on a floured surface, cover with kitchen towel, and let rest 10 more minutes. Gently roll each dough ball into a circle about 6 inches in diameter on a floured surface. Place pita breads in a single layer on ungreased baking sheets. * Bake in preheated oven until the pita breads puff up, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip breads over with a spatula, return to oven, and bake 2 more minutes. Let cool on wire racks before cutting pita breads in half and gently separating tops and bottoms to form pockets for filling.

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