Traditional Pita Bread Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 package (1/4 oz) active dry yeast
1-1/4 cups warm water (110o to 115o)
2 tsp salt
3 to 3-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour

Directions:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in salt and enough flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Do not let rise.
Divide dough into six pieces; knead each for 1 minute. Roll each into a 5-in. circle. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
Place upside down on greased baking sheets. Bake at 500° for 5-10 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Yield: 6 pita breads.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	520.58 Kcal (2180 kJ)
Calories from fat	1.7 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.19g	0%
Sodium	389.28mg	16%
Potassium	22.64mg	0%
Total Carbs	112.87g	38%
Dietary Fiber	0.64g	3%
Protein	10.27g	21%
Calcium	3.4mg	0%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	221.45 Kcal (927 kJ)
Calories from fat	0.72 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.08g	0%
Sodium	165.6mg	16%
Potassium	9.63mg	0%
Total Carbs	48.02g	38%
Dietary Fiber	0.27g	3%
Protein	4.37g	21%
Calcium	1.5mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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