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Westward Pita Bread

Reggie Dwork <reggie@jeff-and-reggie.com>
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 17:13:29 -0700
v121.n017.8
* Exported from MasterCook *

                            Bread, Westward Pita

Recipe By     : Zoi Antonitsas
Serving Size  : 8     Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Bread                           Bread-Bakers Mailing List
                 Hand Made                       Low Fat
                 Posted                          Stand Mixer

   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2 1/4      teaspoons  active dry yeast -- (1 1/4-oz envelope)
   1         tablespoon  kosher salt
   3 1/2           cups  all-purpose flour -- plus more for surface
   2        tablespoons  olive oil -- plus more

Because this dough has a relatively short rising time, it can be made 
while you prep your dinner main. Bake the pita in the oven while 
you're, say, reducing a lamb braising liquid on the stove-top; the 
timing will come out perfectly.

Makes eight 6" pitas

Combine yeast and 1 1/3 cups warm water in the bowl of a stand mixer 
and let sit until foamy, 5 to 10 minutes. Mix salt and 3 1/2 cups 
flour in a medium bowl, then add to yeast mixture along with 2 
tablespoons oil. Mix on medium speed until dough comes together and 
slaps the side of the bowl while mixing. (Alternatively, this step 
can be done in a medium bowl with a wooden spoon and some elbow grease.)

Turn out dough onto a well-floured surface (dough is fairly sticky) 
and knead until smooth and elastic, 10 to 12 minutes. Place dough in 
a well-oiled bowl; cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm, 
draft-free area until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Prepare grill for medium-high heat. Heat oven to 350F. Punch down 
dough and divide into 8 pieces. Cupping your hand over and using your 
palm, roll each piece of dough into a ball. With lightly floured 
hands, stretch into 6" rounds, transferring to a lightly floured 
baking sheet as you go.

Lightly brush each pita with oil and grill, turning once, just until 
grill marks form, about 1 minute per side. (Alternatively, you can 
cook in a skillet over medium-high heat, about 1 minute per side.)

Return pitas to baking sheet and bake in the oven until puffed and 
cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm.

Cal 230, Fat 4g, Carb 42g, Sod 720mg, Fiber 2g, Pro 6g

S(Internet address):
   https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/westward-pita-bread
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 232 Calories; 4g Fat (15.6% 
calories from fat); 6g Protein; 42g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 
0mg Cholesterol; 707mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 3 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean 
Meat; 1/2 Fat.

NOTES : 2020 - 0808