Dessert Recipes - Pita Bread Recipe

Ingredients   

• 3/4 cup boiling water

• 2 Tbs margarine or butter, softened

• 1 package Pillsbury Hot Roll Mix

• Cornmeal

• Milk, if desired

• Sesame seeds, if desired

Makes 6 pita breads, 12 servings

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Method:

1. Measure boiling water into large bowl; stir in margarine until completely melted. Sprinkle with yeast packet from Hot Roll mix; stir until dissolved.

2. Add flour mixture; blend well. Knead dough on lightly floured surface for about 2 minutes until smooth. Cover; let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, 30 to 45 minutes.

3. Lightly sprinkle corn­meal onto 2 un-greased cookie sheets. Divide dough into 6 equal pieces, shape into balls.

4. On lightly floured surface, roll each piece into a 7-inch circle. Place 3 circles on each cookie sheet. Let rise again in warm place, 30 to 45 minutes, until light and slightly risen.

5. For sesame seed pita bread, brush circles with small amount of milk and sprinkle lightly with sesame seeds.

6. Bake in preheated 425°F oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown. Cut in half crosswise and slice to form pocket before storing.