Sourdough Pita Bread

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This recipe is a delicious use of sourdough starter. use to make gyros or stuff with hummus and an assortment of fresh vegetables. the rising may take a little while depending on temperature and how active the starter is. if you want to give the starter a boost, add 1 tsp commercial yeast to 1/8 cup of water and allow to bubble before adding to flour mixture.

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Steps

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In a large bowl combine the flour , sugar and salt.

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Mix in oil and starter adding water 2 to 3 tablespoons at a time kneading until dough is soft and elastic.

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Grease a large bowl , place the dough in the bowl turning to coat.

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Cover with a towel and allow to doublein volume.

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Punch down and take a lemon sized ball of dough and roll into a 6 inch circle the thickens of 2 tortillas.

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Cover with a damp cloth and allow to rest for 15 minutes.

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Heat a cast iron griddle and place a formed pita on the hot griddle.

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Cook on one side until dough puffs.

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Enjoy.

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Ingredients

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whole wheat flour, sugar, salt, sourdough starter, olive oil, water