Saudi Arabian Pita Bread

== Description ==
This recipe is for 12 rounds.
== Ingredients ==
* 1	pkt	Active dry yeast
* 3 3/4	cup	Flour
* 1/4	cup	Shortening
* 1 1/2	tsp	Salt
* 1 1/4	cup	Warm water
== Directions ==
# In large mixer bowl soften yeast in warm water.
# Add 2 cups flour, shortening and salt.
# Beat at low speed of electric mixer for 1/2 minute, scraping bowl.
# Beat 3 minutes at high speed.
# Stir in as much remaining flour as you can mix in with a spoon. 
# Turn onto lightly floured work surface.
# Knead in enough remaining flour to make a moderately soft dough that is smoooth and elastic.(5 minutes) 
# Cover, let rest in a warm place about 15 minutes. 
# Divide into 12 equal partions.
# Roll each between floured hands into a very smooth ball.
# Cover with a damp cloth, let rest 10 minutes. 
# Using fingers, gently flatten balls.
# Cover, let rest 10 minutes.(keep dough pieces covered until ready to use.) 
# On well floured surface lightly roll one piece of dough at a time into a circle 7 inches in diameter, turning dough over once. 
# Do not stretch,puncture or crease dough(Work with enough flour so dough does not stick).
# Place on baking sheet. Bake rounds, 2 at a time, in a 450 F oven about 3 minutes or until dough is puffed and softly set.
# Turn over with a spatula, bake about 2 more mintes, or until dough is light brown. 
# Repeat with remaining dough, baking one batch before rolling the next batch. 
# To serve, slice bread crosswise, fill pocket with desired filling Makes 12 rounds.
Category:Saudi Arabian Recipes
Category:Yeast Recipes