Pita Pocket Bread (Bread Machine)

Step 1

Place the above ingredients into the bread machine according to owner's manual specifications (mine does wet ingredients first).

Step 2

Program for DOUGH or MANUAL.

Step 3

After the program is completed, divide dough into 10 equal pieces; shape each into a smooth ball; place five on each baking sheet.

Step 4

Let rise for 20 minutes while oven preheats to 500; flatten puffy balls gently into a 6-inch disk.

Step 5

Bake for five minutes (tops will be puffed and beginning to brown).

Step 6

Cut each circle in half to form two pockets.

Step 7

Fill with your favorite sandwich fixin's: ham, turkey, chicken salad, lettuce, sprouts, cheese and grapes.

Step 8

TRADITIONAL BREAD-MAKING: In a mixing bowl, mix water, sugar and yeast; allow to foam for 3-5 minutes; add oil and salt, mixing well; mix white & wholewheat flours together in a separate bowl, then add to liquids, mixing until well-blended. Place dough-ball in a well-greased bowl, allow to rise in a warm spot until doubled in volume. Continue from Step #3 above.