Khubz Arabi (Pita Or Flat Bread)
- 2 1/2 cups warm water
- 2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 6 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- In a large bowl, scatter the yeast over the warm water and stir until dissolved.
- Add the salt.
- While kneading constantly, gradually add 6 cups of flour and 2 tablespoons of oil until the dough is smooth and elastic. Continue to add more flour if the dough still sticks to your hands.
- Put the dough into a large, greased bowl and turn dough to grease all sides of it.
- Cover with a dry tea towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 375-degrees F.
- Punch dough down gently.
- Divide the dough into 24 equal portions and shape them each into smooth balls.
- Place on a floured surface and dust tops lightly with flour. Cover with a dry tea towel.
- Let rest undisturbed 15 minutes more.
- Roll out each ball into a 6-inch diameter circle.
- Place on greased baking sheets.
- Bake in 375-degree F oven for 10-12 minutes or until the bread puffs. Do not leave baking unattended.
- YUM!
water, active dry yeast, salt, allpurpose flour, vegetable oil
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/khubz-arabi-pita-or-flat-bread-348502 (may not work)