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Syrian [Pita] Bread
2 1/2 cups warm water (105 F. to 115 degrees F.)
Measure water into medium bowl. Sprinkle with yeast, sugar
and salt and stir to dissolve. Let stand until foamy and proofed, about 10
minutes. Thoroughly blend flours in another bowl. Remove 1 cup and set
aside. Add remaining flour 1 cup at a time to yeast mixture, blending well
with wooden spoon (dough will be soft). Lightly sprinkle some of reserved
flour onto dry work surface. Knead dough 10 minutes, adding flour as
necessary, but reserving at least 1/2 cup. Divide dough into 18 pieces. Roll
each into ball, then in remaining flour. Using rolling pin, flatten each
piece into a circle about 6 inches in diameter and 1/4 inch thick. Sprinkle
baking sheets with remaining flour and place breads 2 inches apart on
sheets. Cover with towel and let set in warm draft-free are 20 minutes. The
dough rises only slightly; pita will
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