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Mignon's Pita Bread / Pocket Bread

Mignon's Pita Bread / Pocket Bread Recipe

A pocket bread from our family pocket pal, Mignon.
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Prep Time 1 hr 30 mins
Cook Time 7 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Calories 304.9 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5 -6 cups unsifted flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/4 ounces dry yeast
  • 2 cups water, very warm

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl throughly mix 2 cups flour, sugar, salt and yeast.
  • Gradually add the water and beat for 2 minutes at medium speed.
  • Add 1 cup flour and beat on high speed for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in enough flour to make soft dough.
  • Knead the dough on high for 8 minutes.
  • Place in a greased bowl, turn and raise for an hour.
  • Punch the dough down and put on a flour covered board and rest for 30 minutes.
  • Divide into 8 pieces. Roll each one into a 6 inch circle.
  • Bake for 5 minutes in a 450-500°F oven on lowest shelf.
  • Broil for 1-2 minutes on the top shelf until desired brown on top.
  • Cut them while they are still hot - either into a pocket or in half.

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Nutrition

Serving: 115gCalories: 304.9kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 9.9gFat: 1.1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 587mgFiber: 3.3gSugar: 1.8g
Keyword < 4 Hours, Breads, Easy, Healthy, Low Cholesterol, Vegan, Yeast
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