Title: Sweetened Sesame Pita
Categories: Bakery Oriental Bread
Yield: 12 Loaves
| 1 | | Recipe basic pita prepared - as far as the kneading |
| 3/4 | c | Sugar |
| 1/4 | c | Cold water |
| 1 | c | Sesame seeds |
Shape kneaded dough into an even rectangle & cut in half lengthwise. Divide
into 12 equal portions. Shape each portion into a smooth ball & place on a
floured surface. Cover with damp towels & let rest in a warm place for 30
to 45 minutes. 15 minutes before they finish rising, preheat oven to 425F &
lightly grease a baking sheet. Blend sugar with cold water until you have a
thick paste. Add more water if necessary. Set aside. Working on 2 balls at
a time, press each ball flat. Roll out each round to a 7" circle. Place two
rounds on the baking sheet. Spread the sugar paste evenly over the top of
each round. Sprinkle with 4 ts of sesame seeds. Press down to ensure that
the seeds stick. Score each pita into 8 wedges. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
Remove from oven, separate the wedges & cool on wire racks. Note, these
pitas do not puff.