Pocket Bread (Pita)(Mraqud Or Kmaj)

1. 1

   Put flour in large bowl.

2. 2

   Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water and add the sugar.

3. 3

   Let set until it proofs, about 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Mix it together with the oil, salt and 2 cups warm water.

5. 5

   Pour it to the side of the bowl and start blending with flour.

6. 6

   Knead for 10 minutes, dipping hands in warm water occasionally to form smooth dough.

7. 7

   Shape dough into a ball and place in a lightly oiled warm bowl, turning to cover ball with oil.

8. 8

   Cover with cloth and let rise for 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in size.

9. 9

   Punch dough down and form 2 dozen balls.

10. 10

    Cover with cloth and plastic and let rest for 20 minutes.

11. 11

    On lightly floured board, roll dough with rolling pin to about 6-inches in diameter and 1/4-inch thick.

12. 12

    Place on cloth; cover and rest for 1 hour.

13. 13

    Preheat oven to 500u00b0.

14. 14

    Place on ungreased sheet.

15. 15

    Bake 7 minutes; broil 10 seconds.

16. 16

    Remove and brush with butter or oil.

17. 17

    The dough will puff up and have pocket inside.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.