Why This Recipe:

Here is a recipe for Pita Bread from JCC preschool teacher Sarit in Massachusetts.

Ingredients:

• 1 oz yeast
• 2 cups warm water
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 4 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Mix yeast, 1/2 cup warm water and sugar together.
    
2. Let stand until foams (10-15 minutes).
    
3. Add the flour, the rest of the water (1 1/2 cups) and salt to yeast mixture.
    
4. Knead until becomes smooth dough. (Add flour if too sticky).
    
5. Divide the dough into 6 parts.
    
6. Roll each part into a ball.
    
7. Place the balls on a floured tray and spread a bit of flour over the balls.
    
8. Cover with a clean towel, and let rise for about an hour.
    
9. Roll each ball with a pin to about 1/2 inch thick.
    
10. Arrange the balls on a greased baking tray, and bake on high for about 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.