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This Middle-Eastern bread features Recipe basic pita prepared. The flavors come together beautifully. Wonderful fresh from the oven, pairs well with any meal. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Sweetened Sesame Pita
Description
This Middle-Eastern bread features Recipe basic pita prepared. The flavors come together beautifully. Wonderful fresh from the oven, pairs well with any meal. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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as far as the kneading 3/4 c Sugar 1/4 c Cold water 1 c Sesame seeds
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Shape kneaded dough into an even rectangle &
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cut in half lengthwise.
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Divide into 12 equal portions.
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Shape each portion into a smooth ball & place on a floured surface.
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Cover with damp towels & let rest in a warm place for 30 to 45 minutes.
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minutes before they finish rising, preheat oven to 425F (218&# 194;°C) & lightly grease a baking sheet.
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Blend sugar with cold water until you have a thick paste.
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Add more water if necessary.
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Set aside.
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Working on 2 balls at a time, press each ball flat.
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Roll out each round to a 7" circle.
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Place two rounds on the baking sheet.
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Spread the sugar paste evenly over the top of each round.
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Sprinkle with 4 ts of sesame seeds.
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Press down to ensure that the seeds stick.
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Score each pita into 8 wedges.
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Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
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Remove from oven, separate the wedges & cool on wire racks.
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Note, these pitas do not puff
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 50.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.2g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 107.8mg5%
- Total Carbohydrate 11.2g4%
- Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
- Sugars 0.1g
- Protein 1.5g3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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