Arabic Bread(Pita)

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   Dissolve sugar in water in bowl; sprinkle yeast over sugar and water mixture.

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   Let stand 10 minutes.

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   Combine all ingredients; work into a medium-stiff dough.

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   Knead until smooth and elastic (8 to 10 minutes).

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   Cover and let rise until doubled in size.

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   Form into small balls and roll each

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   ball into 1/4-inch thick circles. Cover with a tea towel and let rise again 15 to 30 minutes.

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   Heat oven and cookie sheet to 500u00b0.

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   Turn circles of dough over onto hot cookie sheets

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    and bake for 2 to 5 minutes (just until they puff up).

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    Turn over and bake for a few seconds until light brown on the other side.

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    Cool and store in plastic bags or freeze.

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