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Sourdough Pita Bread
 
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Prep Time: 240 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 240 Minutes
Servings: 6
This recipe is a delicious use of sourdough starter. Use to make gyros or stuff with hummus and an assortment of fresh vegetables. The rising may take a little while depending on temperature and how active the starter is. If you want to give the starter a boost, add 1 tsp commercial yeast to 1/8 cup of water and allow to bubble before adding to flour mixture.
Ingredients:
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sourdough starter, freshly fed
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4-1 cup water
Directions:
1. In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar and salt. Mix in oil and starter adding water 2 to 3 tablespoons at a time kneading until dough is soft and elastic.
2. Grease a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl turning to coat. Cover with a towel and allow to doublein volume. Punch down and take a lemon sized ball of dough and roll into a 6 inch circle the thickens of 2 tortillas.
3. Cover with a damp cloth and allow to rest for 15 minutes. Heat a cast iron griddle and place a formed pita on the hot griddle. Cook on one side until dough puffs. Enjoy.
By RecipeOfHealth.com