Basic Pita Bread

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   1. Add ingredients to the bread pan according to the manufacturer's instructions. Select the Dough cycle and start.

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   2. After the cycle is complete, remove the dough from the machine and cover with a large bowl. Let it rest for about 10 minutes.

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   3. Divide the dough into seven equal portions and shape each into a smooth ball. Place the balls on a lightly floured work surface and use a rolling-pin to roll each ball into a 6 inch circle. Cover the circles and let them rise for about 30 minutes or until they puff slightly.

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   4. Place 2 to three dough circles on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake in an oven at 450 degrees for about 3 minutes, turn the dough once, then bake for an additional 3 or 4 minutes, or until the bread is puffed and the tops are beginning to brown.

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   5. Remove the pita rounds from the oven and let them cool on a rack, and repeat with the remaining dough circles. You should end up with 7 to 10 pita rounds.

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   6. To serve, cut the pita in two and fill the inside with the filling of your choice, or just wrap the pita around the desired filling.

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