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Greek Pita
Peda Hatz
Greek-style flat bread
400°F Oven
8 loaves |
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This flat bread is similar to Armenian or Syrian style pita but does not
have a pocket in the middle. Warm pita on a lightly oiled grill and serve with meals or wrapped around
meat in Greek Gyros or Souvlaki |
Ingredients |
2 3/4 to 3 1/4 cups | unsifted flour |
1/4 cups | sugar |
1/2 teaspoon | salt |
1 package | yeast |
5 Tablespoons | softened butter |
2/3 cup | very warm water |
1 | egg (at room temperature) |
Preparation
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Thoroughly mix 3/4 cup flour, sugar, salt and yeast.
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Add butter and gradually add water.
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Beat for 2 minutes with mixer on medium speed.
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Add egg and 1/2 cup flour, beat 2 minutes on high speed.
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Stir in enough additional flour to make a soft dough.
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Knead until smooth and elastic.
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Let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk.
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Punch down and divide into 8 equal pieces.
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Shape each piece into a ball, then place on greased baking sheet and flatten
into an 8" circle.
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Let rest 15 minutes.
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Bake at 400° F for 6 to 8 minutes until lightly brown.
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Cool and wrap tightly until ready for use.
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