Prepare dough as instructed on given page, let rise once.
Divide dough and kneed into tennis ball sized balls. Roll out on a floured surface until 1/4" ( .6 cm ) thick and as round as possible.
Let stand for 20 minutes covered with damp cloth. Transfer carefully to baking sheet sprinkled with a bit of corn meal.
Meanwhile preheat oven to hottest degree. Preferably 500 F ( 260 C ). Bake Pita Bread in middle of oven for 10-15 minutes or until puffed and lightly browned.
Remove from oven brush off excess flour with palm and a pastry brush, brush with olive oil. Immedietly cover with dry cloth and let cool a bit before cutting in half.
Stuff with favorite sandwich ingredients or dip in humus or guacamole.
NOTE; Do not puncture or damage the dough after it sat, or your pita will not puff! Handle with care and love :) |
