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Ingredients
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1 package active dry yeast
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1 ¼ cups warm water (100 to 110 degrees F/40 to 45 degrees C)
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3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, or as needed - divided
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1 ½ teaspoons salt
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¼ cup vegetable shortening
Directions
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Sprinkle yeast over warm water in a mixing bowl and allow to stand until the yeast forms a creamy foam, about 5 minutes. Mix in 2 cups of flour, salt, and shortening; beat for 2 minutes with a fork. Stir in as much of the remaining 1 1/2 cup flour as needed.
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Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, kneading in more flour if dough is sticky. Form into a ball, cover with a kitchen towel, and let rest in a warm area for 15 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
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Divide dough into 12 equal portions; flour your hands and roll each piece into a ball. Cover dough balls with a kitchen towel and let rest for 10 minutes. Flatten the balls into rounds on a floured surface, cover with kitchen towel, and let rest 10 more minutes. Gently roll each dough ball into a circle about 6 inches in diameter on a floured surface. Place pita breads in a single layer on ungreased baking sheets.
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Bake in preheated oven until the pita breads puff up, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip breads over with a spatula, return to oven, and bake 2 more minutes. Let cool on wire racks before cutting pita breads in half and gently separating tops and bottoms to form pockets for filling.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
172 | Calories |
5g | Fat |
28g | Carbs |
4g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 172 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 5g | 6% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 6% |
Sodium 292mg | 13% |
Total Carbohydrate 28g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
Total Sugars 0g | |
Protein 4g | 8% |
Calcium 7mg | 1% |
Iron 2mg | 10% |
Potassium 51mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.