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Compiled and Written by Michael R. Fletcher. Copyright ©2003, All Rights Reserved.
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Syrian Bread – Pita or Chappati - Barbara Seng

2 tbsp oil                                               
3¼ cups flour    (half whole wheat is best)
1¼ cups warm water                          
5 tsp sugar
1 pkg. yeast                                         
1 tsp salt

Mix dry ingredients together.  Mix yeast and water, adding oil when yeast is dissolved.  Mix yeast mixture into dry ingredients.  Knead 5 minutes.  Let rise 45 minutes.  Knead 5 more minutes.  Separate into 12 balls.  Let set ten minutes.  Roll into circle about 1/4" thick.  Let set 15 minutes after rolling.  Bake on ungreased cookie sheet or fry on lightly oiled fry pan.  When baking start on lower rack for 4-5 minutes, turning and finish on top rack another 4-5 minutes.  Browning will be patchy.