Arabian Pita 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

Directions

1. 1

   Mix yeast, water and sugar.

2. 2

   Set aside.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, combine flour, dried milk and salt.

4. 4

   Pour in the oil and yeast/water mixture and stir well.

5. 5

   You might need to add more flour or water, depending on the absorbency of the flour.

6. 6

   Knead dough briefly, divide into 18 egg sized balls.

7. 7

   Place on a floured surface, cover and let rest for 15-30 minutes.

8. 8

   Roll one ball out and cook in a skillet until large "bubbles" form.

9. 9

   Flip pita over and cook the other side for a few more minutes.

10. 10

    I flatten it out with a spatula.

11. 11

    Keep bread warm (wrap in a towel or place in a ziploc bag) while cooking the rest of the bread.

12. 12

    These freeze well.