Khubz 'aadi (pita Bread)

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 teaspoons yeast
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 6 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons salt

Recipe

• 1 proof yeast with sugar, and 1/2 cup warm water in a bowl for 10 minutes, until frothy.
• 2 add 2 cups warm water, and 1 cup of the flour. stir until well combined.
• 3 add salt and 2 tbsp oil, then gradually add remaining flour until dough forms a ball.
• 4 knead until smooth and elastic, then cover and allow to rise in a warm place until doubled - about 2 hours.
• 5 punchdown dough and divide into 16 portions, keeping dough covered.
• 6 roll each portion into a 7" disc, and spread out in a single layer. keep covered and allow to rest for 20 minutes. meanwhile, preheat a pizza stone (or baking pan) in a 500*f oven.
• 7 bake breads 2-3 at a time for 3 minutes, until golden and puffed. place bread in a clean towel to keep warm and soft.