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Dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water.
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Combine the all-purpose flour, pastry flour and salt in a bowl.
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Stir in the yeast mixture and applesauce and knead.
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Dough shouldn't be sticky, but it shouldn't be dry either.
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If too sticky add 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour till you get the right consistency.
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If too dry, add 1 tablespoons of water at a time till you get the right consistency.
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Roll out into a rope and cut into 8 pieces.
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Shape each piece into a ball and roll out till it's anywhere from a 6 to 8 inch circle
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There are two ways to cook pita bread.
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The flavor is a bit different with both.<BR> To Bake Pita:<BR> Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C) and put a pita on a wire cake rack.
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Toss in the rack and cook for 3 minutes or until the bread stops puffing up.
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When you take it out, smash down the pita (Careful, its hot!)
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and quickly put it in a plastic freezer bag.<BR> To Fry Pita:<BR> Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat.
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When almost smoking, place a pita in the pan and cook for a few minutes on each side, till brown spots begin to appear.
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It should look something like a tortilla when you're done.
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Put in a plastic bag once it has cooled a bit.
